Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev): Developing and optimizing gameplay features and tools for League of Legends with an accent on C++ engine development and sustainable game mode architecture. Focus on building scalable workflows, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality player experiences.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia

Company

A global leader in game development, known for creating and maintaining high-impact titles like League of Legends with a focus on player-centric design and inclusive culture.

What you will do

• Develop and implement improvements to help League of Legends maintain and scale game modes.
• Design and develop features and UI in the game engine using C++.
• Automate aspects of creating and running new and existing game modes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including designers, artists, and producers.
• Provide technical feedback on design tradeoffs and contribute to product direction.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and participate in on-call rotations.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience building applications or games in a client-server architecture.
• Professional experience using C++.
• Experience working with complex code bases.
• Experience working closely with non-engineering collaborators.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Must be based in Sydney to work with the local team.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Wellness fund and employee assistance program.
• Co-op gaming areas and play fund to deepen knowledge of players.
• Donation matching and learning/development opportunities.