Software Engineer (with Unreal Engine & Cinematic Content Tools)

Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
6 Months
Hybrid
$90 - $120/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Maya
  • Game Development
  • Unreal Engine
  • Software Development
  • C++
  • Animation
  • Software Design

Summary

Title- Software Engineer III (with Unreal Engine & Cinematic Content Tools)

Location- Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

As a Software Engineer III on an unannounced R&D project, you will build the content creation workflows that unlock world class visual spectacle in a new action game. You will use your understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, while honing your craft in Animation, Camera, Content Pipelines, and Rendering. You will work with state-of-the-art technology, and explore new solutions to surprise and delight our players. You will report to the Director of Engineering of the project.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build and maintain tools & processes in direct collaboration with the Art discipline
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline developers to gather requirements
  • Participate in and guide technical design and implementation
  • Help shape the technical direction and standards for the team
  • Contribute substantially to the codebase
  • Oversee the quality and maintainability of your code
  • Mentor other engineers on the team in all aspects of game development

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of game development experience
  • 3+ years of experience building tools for a cross-disciplinary team
  • 3+ years of experience with building tools for artists
  • Professional experience creating tools in Unreal 4 or 5
  • Experience developing cinematics or camera tools in Unreal
  • Experience building tools & extensions for modern DCCs like Maya, 3DSMax, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns
  • Strong ability to collaborate with teammates across multiple disciplines
  • Extensive contribution to at least one shipped game title
  • Product sense, pragmatism, and player empathy in making tech decisions

Desired Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience using Unreal Engine
  • Experience with visual scripting systems
  • Deep knowledge of modern C++
  • Experience working collaboratively with other engineers on technical design and implementation
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: swapps
  • Position Id: 8998483
  • Posted 2 days ago
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