Principal Engineer

Description

MUST BE ON-SITE 3 DAYS A WEEK (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Our client creates genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. The way they create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations only made possible by building a work environment that cultivates the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help craft a new, unannounced game. They value creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to quality, and we are searching for contributors aligned to our core values to join our team of dedicated game makers.

As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for shaping the rendering architecture and visual pipelines that power high‑quality, scalable player experiences across multiple platforms. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid priorities while maintaining strong technical vision and ownership.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on‑site and some work from home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

• unity
• 3d graphics
• rendering

• Experience developing shared libraries, rendering tools, or art workflow improvements in Unity.
• Experience working with audio middleware such as Wwise, FMOD, or Fabric within Unity-based games.
• Familiarity with Blizzard games.

Expert Level

Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, , rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fully onsite position in Irvine, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.