Game Engine Engineer

Posted 5 Hours Ago
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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming
The Role
Optimize Android game engine performance across CPU, GPU, memory, energy, and I/O. Build performance metrics and automated testing pipelines, diagnose rendering and runtime issues, reduce technical debt, and collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver gameplay features.
Summary Generated by Built In
Responsibilities
  • Analyze and resolve complex game performance bottlenecks, optimizing CPU/GPU, memory, energy, and I/O usage across a wide spectrum of Android devices

  • Evaluate team workflows to identify inefficiencies, developing solutions that streamline engineering processes and proactively reduce technical debt

  • Design and implement robust Android performance testing metrics and automated pipelines to elevate the gameplay development experience

  • Diagnose and fix rendering anomalies and runtime issues, including frame-rate drops, graphical artifacts, and memory leaks

  • Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features

Required Skills
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience using C++

  • Strong foundation in computer science, applied mathematics, and analytical modeling

  • Deep understanding of the Android ecosystem and mobile game development

  • Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization

  • Proficiency in at least one Graphics API (Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal)

  • Fluent in written English for professional communications

Preferred Skills
  • Cross-platform development experience (iOS/Windows/PlayStation/Nintendo Switch)

  • Familiarity with Lua, or similar scripting languages

  • Ability to discuss or share examples of advanced C++ work (e.g., custom engines, renderers, or similar projects)

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience using C++
  • Strong foundation in computer science, applied mathematics, and analytical modeling
  • Deep understanding of the Android ecosystem and mobile game development
  • Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization
  • Proficiency in at least one graphics API: Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal
  • Fluent written English for professional communications
  • Cross-platform development experience with iOS, Windows, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch
  • Familiarity with Lua or similar scripting languages
  • Ability to discuss or share examples of advanced C++ work, such as custom engines or renderers
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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
101 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them. We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation. Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the human psyche worldwide.

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