You will collaborate closely with gameplay, tools, art and production teams to build scalable and high-performance engine solutions for multiple platforms, including mobile, PC and console. You will also help solve complex engine challenges, and mentor other engineers within the team.
1. Design and implement advanced game engine technologies, including engine architecture, rendering, animation, physics and related systems.
2. Develop and optimise cross-platform engine solutions for mobile, PC and console platforms.
3. Work closely with gameplay, art, design and production teams to deliver robust and efficient technical solutions.
4. Analyse and resolve complex performance, stability and scalability issues across different platforms.
5. Follow and apply the latest technical developments from industry conferences and research papers, such as SIGGRAPH and GDC.
6. Provide technical guidance, code reviews and mentorship to other engineers on the team.
1. Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D game engine development.
2. Strong understanding of game engine architecture and at least one major technical area such as rendering, animation, physics, performance optimisation.
3. Solid C/C++ programming skills, with strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms and software engineering principles.
4. Experience developing and shipping games or engine technologies on mobile, PC or console platforms.
5. Ability to read, understand and implement techniques from academic papers, industry talks or technical publications.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in complex technical areas.
7. Good communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
8. Self-driven, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality technical work.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with commercial engines such as Unreal Engine.
2. Deep expertise in rendering, animation systems, physics simulation or engine performance optimisation.
3. Experience with profiling, debugging and optimisation across multiple platforms.
4. Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives.
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D game engine development
- Strong understanding of game engine architecture and at least one major technical area (rendering, animation, physics, performance optimization)
- Solid C/C++ programming skills and strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
- Experience developing and shipping games or engine technologies on mobile, PC, or console platforms
- Ability to read, understand and implement techniques from academic papers and industry talks
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in complex technical areas
- Good communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Self-driven, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality technical work
- Experience with commercial engines such as Unreal Engine
- Deep expertise in rendering, animation systems, physics simulation or engine performance optimisation
- Experience with profiling, debugging and optimisation across multiple platforms
- Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives
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Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks. Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China. Our financial technology and business services support our partners' business growth and assist their digital upgrade. We invest heavily in talent and technological innovation, actively participating in the development of the Internet industry. Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.
