Technology Engineer; Retro Studios

Description of Duties

• Assist in developing and maintaining core engine subsystems, including rendering, physics, audio, or memory management.
• Maintain existing codebase and support the wider development team in diagnosing problems and coming up with good solutions.
• Research coding techniques and algorithms to keep current technological developments and advancements in the game industry.
• Work with content and engineering partners to identify problems and identify new solutions where required.
• Participate in development, optimization, and debugging of low-level systems like physics, animation, and memory management.

• Strong foundation in C/C++ skills.
• Strong understanding of linear algebra, calculus, and 3D mathematics.
• Demonstrable prior work product:
  Personal projects, game jams, or a portfolio showcasing custom game development or engine work.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Experience working independently and comfort with self-direction.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required, or specific experience with video game programming.
• 0–2 years of professional experience or a strong portfolio demonstrating engine-level systems, tooling, or low-level game technology work.

• Experience or familiarity with commercial engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) to understand the differences from proprietary systems.
• Experience with crash dumps and disassembly.

Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer.