Associate Engineering Generalist

At Blind Squirrel Games, making great games is only the beginning. Blind Squirrel Games is a proud, independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG, our people are our purpose, so we prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative work environment for all our Squirrels.

We currently have studio locations in Irvine, California;
Austin, Texas, Auckland, New Zealand, & an upcoming new studio in Manizales, Colombia!

Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG, but we recognize that talent is a product of hard‑work, resilience, and a growth‑mindset. We champion individuals who have demonstrated they have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breeds synergy and innovation. To us, diversity isn’t a metric—it's a must!

This is a full‑time, onsite position at our Manizales studio, beginning once the studio is established.

Supported by Senior and Lead Engineers, the Associate Generalist Engineer will solve tough technical challenges in a high‑energy environment with experienced industry leaders and a highly collaborative team.

The ideal candidate for this role has 1+ year’s experience in Unreal Engine 4+ using C++ and an eagerness to explore other game engines and programming languages.

• Create high‑performance, robust, maintainable code in a cross‑platform environment
• Evaluate existing technology architectures
• Extend existing systems to meet long‑term needs of ongoing development
• Work with external development partners
• Adhere to team coding standards and practice
• Required to work independently and report to a manager
• Other duties may be assigned to accomplish company or department objectives
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned to help complete company or department objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field or equivalent professional experience
• 1+ year of professional or independent video game experience

• Fluent in C/C++
• Familiar with C, C#, HTML, Java, or HLSL/GLSL
• Solid understanding of multi‑threaded programming
• Effective communicator in a team‑oriented environment
• Experience with the current PC development process
• Familiar with contemporary engines and platforms

• Unreal Engine 5 experience
• A passion for video games and game development
• Previous experience with rendering, graphics, or optimization

Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.

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