Glitch Productions · 1 month ago
Senior Games Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
4+ years expGlitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia that is expanding into games. They are seeking a Senior Games Engineer to develop original games based on their IP, focusing on game systems development, feature implementation, and solving technical challenges using Unreal Engine.
Media and EntertainmentVideoAnimation
Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining game systems, features, and functionality using Unreal Engine 5
Collaborating with leadership, creatives, and fellow developers to implement gameplay and technical requirements
Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues throughout development
Optimizing game performance and stability across target platforms
Contributing to technical design discussions and helping identify effective solutions to development challenges
Integrating assets, systems, and tools into the game pipeline
Participating in code reviews and maintaining engineering best practices
Supporting the development process from prototype through release
Assisting with testing, bug fixing, and ongoing iteration to ensure a high-quality player experience
Qualification
Required
4+ years of professional game development experience or a similar role
Expertise in developing games in Unreal Engine 5
Proficiency in C++ and Blueprints
Strong understanding of game systems, architecture, and development best practices
Experience implementing gameplay features and technical systems from concept to completion
Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical challenges
Experience optimizing performance and stability across game projects
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Passion for games and creating high-quality player experiences
Preferred
Experience shipping games on PC, console, or mobile platforms
Experience developing multiplayer or online game systems
Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce or Git
Experience optimizing game performance and memory usage
Experience building tools, pipelines, or workflows to support development teams
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or similar development methodologies
Positive, go-getter attitude with a passion for making things
An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd' culture
Benefits
The opportunity to help build games based on globally recognized IP with a passionate fanbase.
Close collaboration with leadership and the game teams.
Remote-friendly with flexibility on location.
The chance to help shape the technical foundations of Glitch's growing games team.
The chance to help build something genuinely new, with the creative and commercial foundation already in place.
Company
Glitch Productions
Glitch Productions is an animation studio that makes animated shows for teens and young adults.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Lerdwichagul
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-01-22
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