Principal Software Engineer at Small Axe Studios

Lead the narrative technology development at Small Axe Studios, a new studio under 2K Games. This role focuses on cinematic storytelling and interactive systems using Unreal Engine 5.

As a Principal Software Engineer for Narrative Systems, you will guide the creation of emotionally impactful game experiences. Your collaboration with design, animation, and audio teams will shape the technical foundation of our cutting-edge sports franchise. This position demands deep expertise in C++, Unreal Engine, and a passion for creating compelling narratives in gameplay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop narrative systems and authoring workflows for gameplay

• Architect high-quality cinematic systems in Unreal Engine 5

• Customize Unreal systems for large-scale productions

• Partner with creative teams to align technical solutions with artistic goals

• Mentor engineers on best practices and system design

Requirements:

• 15+ years of software engineering experience

• Expertise in modern C++ and Unreal Engine development

• Strong understanding of narrative and cinematic systems

• Proven ability in complex system ownership

• Collaboration skills with creative teams

Drive innovation in narrative and crafting rich storytelling experiences at Small Axe Studios.
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