Lead Engine and Tools Programmer - Unreal - Randstad USA
Bellevue, WA 98005
About the Job
? Join our dynamic team as a Lead Engine & Tools Engineer! ?
What You'll Do:
? Drive the technical direction and roadmap for our cutting-edge engine and tools tech.
??? Lead a talented team of software engineers.
? Manage core engine updates, new feature development, and code integration.
?? Find the perfect balance between middleware and custom solutions.
? Speed up execution without accumulating tech debt.
? Collaborate with various departments to ensure on-time game delivery.
? Remove tech roadblocks from game teams' paths.
Who You Are:
?? Passionate about creating games with Unreal Engine.
? Enthusiastic about PC, console platforms, and mobile gaming.
? Detail-oriented and customer-friendly.
? Excited by the ever-evolving tech in game development.
?? Excellent communicator across different studio disciplines.
? Not afraid of a command prompt.
Qualifications:
? Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
? strong 3D math knowledge (vector math, linear algebra).
? Shipped games on modern consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC).
? Proficient in C++ & Blueprint for large-scale development.
?? Experience designing, building, and improving tech platforms.
? Budget and staffing plan expertise.
? Adaptability to shifting technology trends.
? Collaborated successfully with external development partners.
? Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, Python, C#.
?? Familiarity with Maya, Photoshop, P4, WWise, GitHub, Linux, Backtrace.IO, WinDbg.
Preferred Skills:
? 12+ years of related work experience.
? Shipped multiple games on Unreal Engine across various platforms.
? Experience integrating middleware and outsourcers into studio pipelines.
Join us on this exciting journey in game development! ?? #GameDev #EngineerOpportunity
location: Bellevue, Washington
job type: Permanent
salary: $160,000 - 200,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Partner with game teams to understand the upcoming development needs.
- Triage requests to ensure our teams are driven to solve the highest ROI real world problems.
- Design and code solutions to real problems.
- Support data driven investigations and prioritization whenever practical.
- Take the Lead on recruiting efforts to staff up the Engine & Tools teams.
- Implement and hold the team to meaningful software engineer best practices.
- Be observant and help people become better every day.
- Investigate issues all the way down to the root cause.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 10 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.