Senior Engine Programmer

Wildlight Entertainment is a brand-new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world, and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences. 

We're a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work where they can be most productive. Currently, we can employ in the United States and Canada. We also have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.

We are looking for a Senior Engine Programmer to help us build the tools and systems required to ship a high-quality AAA game. If you enjoy working on a variety of things, from building workflows that enable content creators to do their best work, to optimizing code and content, to dabbling in the occasional gameplay system, then this role may be for you. As a Senior Engine Programmer, you will design and build core systems and tools that power our game systems, content pipelines, and workflows. You will collaborate across the team to identify and relieve bottlenecks, carefully considering and communicating tradeoffs along the way. Throughout development, you will work across the game to ensure performance targets are met. As a part of our engineering team, you will contribute to a culture of collaborative problem-solving, technical excellence, and continuous education and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement tools and runtime systems.
• Work with content teams to improve their workflows and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other engineers and content teams to establish, measure, and optimize performance targets.
• Contribute to game features, fix bugs, and make general improvements to performance and stability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game development.
• Excellent C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Strong understanding of modern game content workflows and pipelines.
• Experience navigating complex tradeoffs in collaboration with other departments.

Nice to Haves

• Strong understanding of modern console and PC hardware architectures and performance characteristics.
• Experience working with modern console content pipelines.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Experience working on competitive multiplayer games and/or live service games.

Compensation: We believe that a team that builds together wins together. Because of that, our compensation packages consist of competitive industry standard base salaries, an annual bonus, and royalties. For this specific role, the base salary range is $170,000 to $220,000 (USD) with the final salary offered dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits: We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment with a no-crunch culture and an unlimited PTO policy so people can take the time when they need and want it! Additionally, we offer comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision coverage for you and your family and paid parental leave.