Principal Unreal Engineer, Gameplay - Worlds Edge

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

120d • $139,900 - $274,800

About The Position

At Xbox Game Studios, we are hard at work continuing the great legacy of Age of Empires, our beloved RTS (Real Time Strategy) franchise. We are a passionate group responsible for this amazing franchise and are expanding our team looking for a wonderful colleague that will be responsible for planning and building our future tech stack. We are looking for a Principal Unreal Engineer with background in all aspects of Unreal Engine game development and experience leading external resources. We're looking for someone with communication skills and a self-driven approach to work, capable of both directing external teams and jumping in and coding when needed. The Principal Unreal Engineer candidate understands first party development, enjoys collaborating with internal and external partners, and has a track record for delivering quality software. The Principal Unreal Engineer will have proven Unreal development experience and understand engine fundamentals such as game system design, content pipelines, networking, and the rest of the core Unreal systems. The candidate should also have experience working on a wide range of target platforms and supporting Unreal titles through multiple engine upgrades both during development and after launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or C#.
• Experience as senior or lead level Unreal programmer or similar position.
• 6+ years of experience in C/C++ with an emphasis in Unreal programming.
• Experience in Unreal technologies like Blueprint, Gameplay Ability System, StateTree, Environment Query System, Networking, Mass Entity, or similar.
• Experience with shipping Unreal titles on a wide range of hardware.
• Experience optimizing Unreal games.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for games and technology.
• Creative problem solving and algorithm development skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with external partners.
• Experience with newer Unreal technologies like Procedural Content Generation and Iris.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Real Time Strategy game development experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct partners in any aspect of Unreal development.
• Understand the future direction of the Unreal game engine to select the best solutions for long-term projects.
• Work with partners to integrate new features into Unreal games with minimal integration pain.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide implementation guidance.
• Engage in cross-group work streams to research and develop new technology and processes.
• Collaborate closely with producers, designers, artists, and central technology teams to prototype and/or implement new product features.
• Embody the company's culture and values.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare.
• Educational resources.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Savings and investments.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Generous time away.
• Giving programs.
• Opportunities to network and connect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree