Game Engine Engineer
Role Overview
As a Game Engine Engineer at thatgamecompany, you'll optimize CPU, GPU, memory, and I/O performance across a wide range of Android devices, diagnose rendering issues, and build automated performance testing pipelines. This is a senior-level role requiring 5+ years of C++ experience, where you'll collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to streamline workflows and reduce technical debt. Your work will directly improve gameplay smoothness and the overall mobile player experience.
Perks & Benefits
This fully remote role offers flexibility to work from anywhere, though some overlap with the team's core hours may be expected for collaboration. You'll join a creative, mission-driven studio known for artistic games, with opportunities to grow your expertise in mobile and cross-platform engine development. The position emphasizes autonomy, process improvement, and long-term technical impact, with a supportive culture that values work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve complex game performance bottlenecks, optimizing CPU/GPU, memory, energy, and I/O usage across a wide spectrum of Android devices
Evaluate team workflows to identify inefficiencies, developing solutions that streamline engineering processes and proactively reduce technical debt
Design and implement robust Android performance testing metrics and automated pipelines to elevate the gameplay development experience
Diagnose and fix rendering anomalies and runtime issues, including frame-rate drops, graphical artifacts, and memory leaks
Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features
Required Skills
5+ years of professional software development experience using C++
Strong foundation in computer science, applied mathematics, and analytical modeling
Deep understanding of the Android ecosystem and mobile game development
Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization
Proficiency in at least one Graphics API (Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal)
Fluent in written English for professional communications
Preferred Skills
Cross-platform development experience (iOS/Windows/PlayStation/Nintendo Switch)
Familiarity with Lua, or similar scripting languages
Ability to discuss or share examples of advanced C++ work (e.g., custom engines, renderers, or similar projects)
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