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Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyLuaPythonC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist in developing, maintaining, and expanding existing emulators and tools
- Assist in maintaining the CI/CD pipeline, installing new tools, updating machines, and writing and monitoring scripts
- Optimize games for performance on target platforms
- Debug compatibility issues across various platforms
- Reverse engineer games to patch bugs, replace media, add achievements/trophies, and implement modern enhancements
- Collaborate with engineers, producers, and QA to fine-tune performance, ensure compatibility, and deliver a strong player experience
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1–3 years of generalist engineering experience, with a strong interest or background in video game development
- Strong scripting language skills (Python, Lua, etc.)
- Excellent C/C++ skills and understanding of algorithms
- Clear communicator who works well in a remote team and takes initiative when solving problems
- Genuine passion for retro games and emulation
- Bonus: Experience building and optimizing software across multiple platforms
- Bonus: Experience with game emulation or cross-platform ports, including creating modifications/patches for classic games
- Bonus: Familiarity with assembly languages such as x86, ARM, or MIPS, SIMD intrinsics, and binary analysis
- Bonus: Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and debugging tools such as Ghidra
- Bonus: Experience with static recompilation techniques