Senior Systems Engineer

That's No Moon

. Profile and optimize CPU, memory, and I/O performance on console platforms to meet frame-time, memory, and load-time targets ahead of certification and launch .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $160,900 - $186,744 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ programming with a focus on performance optimization for console platforms, including memory management and profiling. Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines while maintaining high-quality standards under pressure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ ProgrammingPerformance OptimizationMemory ManagementUnreal Engine ExperienceConsole Certification Experience

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Hard Skills

Performance-Oriented ProgrammingCPU ProfilingGPU ProfilingMemory ProfilingMultithreadingAsset StreamingLoad-Time OptimizationDocumentation WritingProblem DiagnosisRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCalm Decision-MakingConflict ResolutionIndependent WorkPragmatic Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Unreal InsightsPIXRazorProfiling ToolsConsole Platforms

Industry Keywords

AAA Game DevelopmentCurrent-Generation ConsolesConsole Hardware ConstraintsProduction-Quality SystemsPerformance Budgets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Profile and optimize CPU, memory, and I/O performance on console platforms to meet frame-time, memory, and load-time targets ahead of certification and launch
Diagnose hitches, streaming stalls, and memory pressure using platform and engine profiling tools, fixing root causes
Maintain core systems such as level loading and streaming within console hardware constraints
Break down optimization and stabilization work, assess dependencies and risk, and prioritize by impact with production and engineering leadership
Collaborate with engineers and other disciplines on solutions balancing quality and performance
Architect, implement, and maintain production-quality C/C++ for systems, features, tools, and workflows
Support console certification and platform requirements related to performance, memory, and stability
Analyze approaches and discuss tradeoffs between performance, quality, and risk late in production
Write and maintain documentation on profiling workflows, performance budgets, and optimization findings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Shipped at least one AAA game, with hands-on experience on current-generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
Strong knowledge of C++, including performance-oriented programming (memory layout, cache behavior, multithreading)
Proven CPU, GPU, and memory profiling and optimization experience, using tools such as Unreal Insights, PIX, Razor, or equivalent platform tools
Experience with console memory management, asset streaming, and load-time optimization
Strong math skills
Unreal Engine experience, ideally UE5 (strongly preferred)
Experience with console certification and submission processes (bonus)
Good communication skills visually, verbally and written
Work independently with minimal supervision
Calm, pragmatic decision-making under deadline pressure
Ability to resolve conflicts
If hired within the US, authorization to work in the U.S. is verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Flexible PTO
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental disability insurance
Equity and profit share may be available as incentive compensation