[Hiring] Senior Engine Programmer @Novaquark

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Engine Programmer to join our Engine team and design, develop, and enhance the core systems supporting a AAA production. As a key technical contributor, you will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to build robust & scalable systems and tools that empower the development team and ensure the game meets the highest quality standards.

Core Mandate

• Design and implement engine-level systems, mostly performance related, on which gameplay programmers and artists will rely.
• Investigate Unreal Engine 5 systems in detail to provide advice, rules, and systems to other teams for optimal workflow, maintenance, and performance.
• Own some of the systems and be involved in various stages of development: from initial architecture to development planning, implementation, integration, delivery, and support.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core gameplay and engine systems and frameworks in Unreal Engine to support multiple teams and disciplines.
• Collaborate across departments (Tech, Design, Level Design, Art, etc.) to identify needs, propose solutions, and ensure smooth integration of gameplay and engine features.
• Improve and maintain existing tools, systems, and pipelines to optimize production workflows and performance.
• Mentor and support less-experienced programmers within a team of 3–4 developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Contribute to technical planning, including architecture design, task estimation, and code reviews.
• Debug, profile, and optimize gameplay and engine systems to meet performance and memory requirements on target platforms.

Success Criteria

• Design, implement and own at least one engine level system.
• Suggest solutions for each found performance bottleneck.
• Find the origin of bugs and crashes that manifest in the engine code.

Key Information

• Contractor/Freelance contract.
• Availability: ASAP (if available later, do not hesitate to apply!).
• Location: Full remote possible (Europe only).

Compensation and Benefits

We partner with Deel to facilitate hiring globally, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and providing tailored benefits for each country. This collaboration allows us to offer competitive packages and seamless onboarding for our international team members, enhancing their employment experience no matter where they are located.

Few Links About Us

• Our website: https://taragaming.com/
• We released the first trailer: https://tinyurl.com/yd9k7fa8
• Life as a Programmer at Tara Gaming: Article
• Good summary of our game: https://tinyurl.com/bdzxd9cc