Senior Engineer - Game Development

About Hardsuit Labs, A Keywords Studio

We have the same goal as every other game development studio that has ever existed – to make great games. What sets us apart is the way we make that happen: it’s all about our people. Our shared experiences, culture, the way we work and strive to make each of us better, the very fabric of what it means to be a part of our studio, all of that begins with you.

Our studio encourages a culture of teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing. We invite every Pilot, regardless of their role, to actively contribute to our studio-wide effort to build and maintain culture through positive connections with one another. Upholding and promoting this culture is the mission of every Pilot.

Come join us as we continue our journey of crafting, new and exciting gameplay! 

Senior Engineer  

As a member of our studio's Engineering Team you will work closely with Engineers, Designers, Artists and Producers on the project. You will design and implement extensions to existing systems and pivotal new systems to address the needs of our team of content developers and external third-party partners.  

What You’ll Do

• Design, author, and maintain robust and highly optimized systems that meet all design, technical and schedule requirements. 
• Work closely with QA and technical leadership to ensure the stability and accuracy of systems by identifying, communicating and resolving defects. 
• Author, review and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation of systems. 
• Collaborate with Technical Leadership and other Engineers to help establish overall technical design and architecture. 
• Work closely with production staff in building and maintaining realistic schedules and identifying dependencies; coordinate with QA and Leads to ensure successful roll-out of new features to the Team and establish testing and maintenance of systems. 
• Work with minimal guidance on high-impact tasks or independently on low-risk tasks
• Provides guidance and informal supervision to more junior staff
• Provides meaningful feedback and enforcement of coding standards through peer reviews. 
• Help team members set up tools and troubleshoot minor tools issues and workflow blockers

Requirements

 What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years professional software development 
• 3+ years developing in a team environment
• 4 years of professional experience with C++
• 2+ years professional Unreal Engine experience
• Extensive experience working in multiple code bases 
• Ability to openly discuss and review technical proposals, requirements, designs, algorithms, source code, and reference documents with engineers, content creators and managers
• Ability to provide meaningful time estimates for large tasks
• Proficiency in writing optimized code as well as identifying areas that could use optimization
• Proficiency in writing thread-safe code
• Can successfully navigate through ambiguity and act accordingly
• Ability to pivot between different domains of responsibility
• Extensive experience using debugging tools to fix bugs in unfamiliar code
• Strict adherence to project coding standards
• Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills
• Willingness to receive and act upon feedback
• Great communication, written and verbal
• Expert knowledge in 3D math

Nice to Have

• AAA experience
• Experience developing on console
• Shipped multiple titles
• Has worked on a title from beginning to end

Job Details

• Must be eligible to work in the United States or Canada
• Seattle, WA Pay Range: $80k-130K, varies by work location

Benefits

• Time Off: Enjoy generous PTO to recharge and level up your work-life balance
• Health Power-Ups: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Health & Dependent FSAs: Maximize your healthcare and childcare savings
• 401k with Company Match: Secure your future with a 401k plan
• Life and Disability Insurance: We've got your back with robust coverage
• Tech Perks: Technology stipend to upgrade your gear and stay ahead of the game
• Paid Sick Leave (Wellness Days): Take the time you need to recover
• Commuter Benefits: Seattle ORCA Card
• Holiday and Office Closures: 10 studio holidays, including an extended winter break
• Free Parking and Gym Access: Park with ease and promote wellness with complimentary gym access
• Awesome Pilots: Work alongside an amazing team

Don't meet 100% of what is noted in the job description? No problem! Apply anyway. Hardsuit Labs believes in investing and fostering people personally and professionally. Don’t let your experience or education define your future. Apply today!

Hardsuit Labs is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. 

Hardsuit Labs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Hiring@Hardsuitlabs.com

The salary range reflected is an estimate of base pay and varies per state. The base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in your location.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Hardsuit Labs
Location: Americas, United States, Washington
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Remote