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OptiSigns Inc. · 1 month ago

Senior/Principal Emulator Engineer (Console Systems)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

OptiSigns Inc. builds modern digital signage and device management solutions and is expanding into gaming with their product OpenConsole. They are seeking a highly skilled Emulator Developer / Console Systems Engineer to enhance the OptiConsole emulator stack, optimize device performance, and integrate AI features.

No H1B

Responsibilities

Enhance, optimize, and further develop the OptiConsole emulator stack and supporting systems

Integrate, maintain, and tune multi-platform emulation engines (classic game systems)

Improve controller and input device emulation performance, accuracy, and responsiveness

Support loading and running custom games produced by external AI game creation tools

Improvie AI enhancing and create AI games

Develop configuration tools, controller mapping features, and UI enhancements

Troubleshoot complex low-level issues across hardware and software layers

Validate performance across different TVs, controllers, and hardware environments

Qualification

Emulator developmentC/C++ proficiencyPerformance optimizationHID input experienceAI-driven game enginesClassic console emulatorsDebugging skillsConfiguration toolsUI enhancementsDigital signage familiarityEnglish communication

Required

5+ years of experience in emulator development, embedded systems, or console-level engineering

Strong proficiency in C/C++ (required)

Experience with HID input, controller emulation, or similar systems

Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Experience with classic console emulators (NES/SNES, Sega, PlayStation, etc.) or open-source emulator cores

Prior work with AI-driven game engines or custom content loaders

Familiarity with digital signage, consumer electronics, or embedded device ecosystems

Experience building configuration tools or UI for controller mapping

Applicants must be willing to work on-site at one of three OptiSign locations: Munich, Germany; Houston, TX; or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for positions in Germany and the United States

It is essential to possess professional-level proficiency in English communication

Benefits

Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave & Public Holidays)

Training & Development Opportunities

Complimentary Food & Snacks

Performance Bonus

Company

OptiSigns Inc.

OptiSigns is the leading digital signage company in North America, with over 30,500 customers in 121 countries using their hardware and software to display signage across a variety of industries.

Founded in 2016

Houston, Texas, USA

51-200 employees