Senior Engine Programmer

Rushdown Studios

. Design, develop, and maintain core game engine systems using modern C++.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ programming for game engine development, with a strong focus on writing clean, maintainable code and optimizing performance across multiple platforms. Proficient in collaborating with teams to enhance game engine capabilities and ensure high-quality player experiences.

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C++ ProgrammingGame Engine DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationMultithreaded ProgrammingReal-Time Rendering Systems

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Hard Skills

C++Game Engine TechnologyData StructuresAlgorithmsConcurrencyPerformance ProfilingGPU OptimizationMultithreadingScripting Languages3D Graphics

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EnginePythonLua

Industry Keywords

Commercial GamesConsole DevelopmentGame AIAnimationGameplay Tooling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LuaPythonUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain core game engine systems using modern C++.
Write clean and intuitive code that can easily be understood by external developers and extended in the future.
Evaluate new technologies and tools capable of improving software development workflows, engine capabilities, and runtime performance.
Collaborate with external programmers to enable their features to run as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Solve crashes, performance bottlenecks, and other problems on both PC and console.
Support a partner studio by building, optimizing, and maintaining central technologies capable of servicing multiple games with unique needs.
This is not a gameplay engineering role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four (4) years of professional experience with C++, including industry experience building and maintaining proprietary game engine technology.
Experience developing and shipping commercial games, as well as the broader ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code.
Strong understanding of mathematics, analytics, and computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures, algorithms, concurrency).
Familiarity with real-time rendering systems and GPU/CPU performance profiling, analysis, and optimization.
Experience with multithreaded programming, synchronization, and parallel processing.
Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first — before even your own code and ego.
Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.
Experience with multiple game engines, including Unreal Engine, is a nice-to-have.
Knowledge of 3D graphics, animation, game AI, or gameplay tooling is a nice-to-have.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Lua is a nice-to-have.
Experience with console development is a nice-to-have.

Benefits

Comp & perks

9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Annual Video Game Budget
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid or fully remote work options depending on location