Senior/Lead Game Engine Programmer

Summary 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Game Engine Programmer to join our dynamic team. As a Game Engine Programmer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core systems that power our games. You will have a direct impact on the stability, scalability, and performance of our game engine. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Design and implement core engine systems such as scene management, memory management, and file I/O. 
• Optimize system performance to ensure smooth gameplay experiences. 
• Collaborate with other engineers to integrate new features into the engine. 
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues. 
• Maintain and update documentation for engine systems. 
• Work closely with QA to ensure system reliability and stability. 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in systems engineering. 

Core Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 
• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering within the video game industry. 
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with low-level programming. 
• Experience with game engine architecture and development, ideally Unreal.  
• Knowledge of multithreading, networking, and memory management. 
• Understanding of optimization principles, machine performance characteristics, profiling tools 
• Strong math foundation. 
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Plus if... 

• Experience with cross-platform development (PC, consoles). 
• Familiarity with modern rendering techniques (ray tracing, Vulkan, etc.). 
• Previous work on proprietary game engines. 
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5. 

Description 

• Full-time job with benefits. 
• Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. 
• Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways. 

Join our talented team and play a crucial role in building the technology that powers immersive worlds. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Apply now and contribute to our cutting-edge projects as a Game Engine Programmer with Absurd Ventures. 

The base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.