[Hiring] Senior Platform Performance Engineer @2K

Role Description

31st Union is looking for a Senior Platform Performance Engineer to help support our AAA multiplatform Unreal Engine 5 title on consoles and PC with 60+ FPS Quality and 120+ FPS Performance modes. In this role, you will balance rendering (optimizing existing systems and developing novel approximations) and other platform considerations, such as memory, CPU, and streaming performance.

• Profile and optimize GPU, CPU, memory utilization, and streaming on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and minimum-specification PC.
• Implement Build, Cook and Runtime systems to support multiplatform/multiresolution game content within memory and performance targets.
• Partner with Rendering Engineering and Technical Art to define construction guidelines and scalability pipelines for 60+ FPS Quality and 120+ FPS Performance modes.
• Implement platform and scalability-specific rendering features.
• Resolve platform-specific technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in AAA game development, including at least one shipped console title.
• Deep understanding of modern real-time rendering techniques and GPU hardware.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and underlying technologies.
• Ability to write, debug, and analyze shaders and pipelines using platform GPU performance and debugging tools.
• A shipped rendering optimization or approximation of your own design that you can walk us through in detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Experience with PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S development tools and platform requirements.
• Unreal Engine 5 optimization.
• Experience defining content budgets and standards with technical artists, such as LOD, asset validation, mesh and texture streaming, etc.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $112,700 and $166,820 per year.
• Base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates.
• The total compensation package may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.