[Hiring] Senior Unreal Engineer @Demiurge Studios

Role Description

Demiurge Studios is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to assist with porting our newest project – an open world action RPG developer with Unreal Engine 5 - to the Switch 2. Come join a cohesive, highly-skilled, and well-supported development team at Demiurge Studios!

• Manage ports to XSX|S, PS5 and Switch 2
• Optimize and specialize code as needed to pass console certification
• Integrate first party services and SDKs as necessary to pass console certification
• Work with artists to identify and address asset performance concerns
• Mentor other engineers to develop more performant code
• Develop tools to help detect and correct performance failures
• Document best development practices for successful porting
• Provide time estimates and development plans for your work

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional software development experience
• Professional software development experience in C++
• Professional experience developing software with the Unreal Game Engine
• Experience porting to mobile and/or Switch
• Subject matter expert in rendering pipelines and GPU debugging
• Strong programming and software architecture skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve development goals with minimal supervision
• Experience with performance optimization
• Good communication with non-technical audience about complex topics
• Technical leadership in the form of long term planning and short term task breakdown
• BS or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.), or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Requirements

• Preference to Applicants experienced with:
• Console development for XSX|S, PS5
• Developing tools for content creation
• Planning and production

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K Partial Match
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan
• So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!

Company Description

Headquartered in Boston, MA at Demiurge you will find a studio with an amazing, collaborative culture and a deep respect for art in all our games. With over 20 years of game development expertise and teams all over North America our commitment to balanced and sustainable development is well known in the game community. We also provide co-development services to larger, best-in-industry game companies. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest hitters on exciting projects including Marvel Snap, 2XKO, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Teamfight Tactics to name a few. This is an exciting time to join Demiurge as we are developing our own independent titles as well. With tons of challenges and opportunities ahead we are always looking for great talent! If you are looking for an exciting, creative, and collaborative studio come join us on Demiurge's next journey!