Systems Engineer

Grove Street Games is seeking a full-time systems engineer to join our team in Gainesville where you will focus on designing, creating and improving systems across all of our projects and platforms. You will work closely with design and QA to implement and iterate on core game systems that serve as the backbone of the games we create. The successful candidate needs to be able to develop an expert level understanding of Unreal Engine and also has strong knowledge of how to optimize game code and systems.

When you join Grove Street Games you can gain experience on a wide range of game development projects. We foster a work environment that allows our employees to thrive, not just on their career paths but also on their personal journeys. We take a lot of pride in creating a foundation our employees can utilize to not only get ahead in their dreams but also create lasting games that millions of players will be able to enjoy.

• Project and source code ownership
• Architect and implement game systems that are inherently adaptive to new technology
• Meet and exceed your commitments on a regular basis
• Provide effective solutions to the difficult systems engineering problems
• Participate and contribute creatively in team discussions, critiques, and game development ideas
• Maintain the production pipeline while meeting deadlines
• Long-term thinking with respect to major design and technology choices

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or work experience in a relatable field
• Absolute fluency in C++
• Demonstrable ability to program fun gameplay
• Self motivated, ability to work independently and own your work
• Ability to work well with teammates and autonomously
• Detail-oriented & extremely well-organized
• Relocation to Gainesville – this job is not remote

• Unreal Engine 4 expertise
• Passion and knowledge of video games

• Flexible bank for time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Comprehensive health package for full time employees.
• Flexible work day built around our core hours of 10:30am – 4:30pm
• Moving assistance
• Paid parental leave
  
  Royalties (with tenure)
• Yearly bonuses