[Hiring] Core Systems Engineer @The Walt Disney Company

Role Description

Disney Digital Entertainment is seeking talented individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of game engine technology. As a critical part of our team, you will leverage your expertise to build and optimize feature-rich engines, ensuring smooth and high-performance experiences for global audiences.

This role will report to the Director of Engineering, Game Engines. The team is fully remote across the Nordic region.

What You Will Do

• Drive Unreal Engine and UEFN Development: Use your experience with Unreal Engine to build and extend systems, supported by a collaborative team.
• Versatile Programmer (C++, Verse, Python & More): Write clean, maintainable code in the language best suited to the problem.
• Core Systems Contributor: Contribute to improvements across the core systems that underpin Unreal Engine and UEFN development at Disney.
• Tools and Pipeline: Build and evolve internal tools, including developer workflow automation, pipeline improvements, and source-control infrastructure.
• AI-Empowered Development: Use AI coding tools in your daily work and help push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Documentation: Write clear, useful documentation that helps others understand and build on your work.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and producers to create a supportive, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Background across engine and tools development, systems refinement, feature implementation, and workflow optimization.
• Experience with Verse, Python, other languages, or other engines is a plus.

Requirements

• Curiosity & Exploration: Eager to learn and experiment with new ideas and approaches.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: Enjoy collaborating across disciplines and supporting others.
• Clear Communicator: Comfortable sharing ideas and explaining technical concepts.
• Practical Problem-Solver: Take initiative and identify opportunities early.
• Background: Ability to contribute, collaborate, and grow, regardless of formal education.

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