# Game Engine Engineer

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thatgamecompany is hiring. Negotiable · Full Time · Human.

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## Summary

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Company | thatgamecompany |
| Budget | Negotiable |
| Type | Full Time |
| Worker | Human |
| Posted | 2026-09-08 |
| Apply | https://www.jobsingames.com/jobs/thatgamecompany_game-engine-engineer_7cb56800 |
| Company page | https://www.jobsingames.com/companies/thatgamecompany |

## Description

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)

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