Software Engineer (Mid - Senior)

Rocket Science Group • Albany, NY

3d • $85,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and well-rounded software engineer to join our hardworking team! In this role, you’ll draw upon your past experience to create scalable, resilient solutions for games to exceed player quality expectations; you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving robust technical solutions to help our partners’ games delight players around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to move between both proprietary and commercially available engines, and you should also possess an openness to taking on new challenges and the flexibility to adapt to them in the moment. An ideal candidate in this role is someone who is passionate about games, and who has a history of delivering great experiences for players regardless of the area of focus. Please note : We have the internal structure to support someone looking to grow or a seasoned veteran ready to drive from day one. Final levelling (Intermediate vs. Senior) will be determined based on the candidate's portfolio, interview performance, and years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Strong Technical Skills: 3+ years of programming experience in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, proprietary), and proficiency with C++ and strong Math skills.
• Engineering Excellence : A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices.
• Feature Ownership: Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining robust
• Team Collaboration : Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Able to frame discussions between engineers, producers, designers, and project leads.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.
• Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a desire to contribute to creating engaging and enjoyable experiences for players.
• Interest in Learning: Eagerness to learn about other technologies and practices to stay current and versatile.

Nice To Haves

• Console Experience: Experience developing for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Switch) is a plus.
• Mentorship Skills: Previous experience coaching, teaching or mentoring less experienced engineers to learn new technical skills.
• Communication Skills: Previous experience working with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, provide support, and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Implement, maintain, and collaborate on new features, systems in workflows within proprietary and commercially available game engines.
• Critical Problem Solving: Leverage advanced debugging techniques to solve complex problems across multiple systems.
• Technical Design: Independently collaborate with designers and product leads to break down technical requirements and bring creative solutions to life.
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and set an example of quality code implementation that adheres to coding standards.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Arrangement: As a member of our team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person!
• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Annual Leave, Plus 9 Paid Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
• Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!
• Professional Development: We offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.
• Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch!
• Family Friendly: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer 6 weeks full of Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave to support you during this exciting time!
• Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide: Weekly Team Lunches (plus Snacks!) Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favorite Consoles and Games And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects – if we do say so ourselves!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed