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Senior Engine Programmer

Turtle Rock Studios is an American video game developer known for creating AAA co-op shooters like Left 4 Dead, Evolve, and Back 4 Blood. Founded in 2002, the studio is based in Lake Forest, California, and is currently a subsidiary of Tencent.

Turtle Rock Studios

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 136k-170k USD

United States only

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are looking for a Senior Engine Programmer to be a part of our development team. Your role will involve working in Unreal 5 and will focus on helping the team meet performance and memory targets. As a senior, you will be able to communicate complex systems effectively and help mentor other programmers grow and develop.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the core features of UE5, such as asset streaming, memory management, module and plugin loading, and the task graph
  • Tackle complicated problems and build performant and scalable systems to meet project needs
  • Collaborate with programmers and artists get their features to run as fast and efficiently as possible
  • Full solution engineering that includes changes to the engine, editor, and build pipeline
  • Own middleware packages and educate the team on their best use practices
  • Solve crashes and other problems on next-gen consoles and PCs
  • Mentor less experienced programmers

Requirements

  • Able to simplify and explain complex technical issues to non-programmers
  • At least 5 years of experience in game engine programming
  • Strong C++ and math skills
  • Able to code and debug multi-threaded systems
  • Excellent problem solving and time management skills
  • Confront the unknown with a can-do attitude
  • Participate in regular playtests

Preferences

  • Experience in Unreal 5 or 4
  • You can use Pix and/or Razor to analyze resource usage and find ways to make games faster
  • Shipped multiplatform games

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment allowing you to work in-studio as many days a week or full time remotely
  • Medical, Dental, Vision 100% covered for you and your family
  • 401k matching
  • Student Loan Paydown Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Fully stocked kitchen and sponsored food trucks
  • Awesome company events, including in-person annual Halloween bash, and virtual gatherings throughout the year

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $136,000 - $170,000

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Salary: 136k-170k USD

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Turtle Rock Studios is an American video game developer founded in March 2002 by Michael Booth. The company was re-founded in 2010 as a subsidiary of Slamfire Inc. by Phil Robb and Chris Ashton after a period of being owned by Valve Corporation (during which it was known as Valve South). Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, Turtle Rock Studios has established itself as a creator of AAA competitive and co-operative shooter games, as well as engaging virtual reality (VR) titles. The studio is recognized for its commitment to an open, collaborative environment and a philosophy of iteration alongside its player community to bring gameplay dreams to life.

Throughout its history, Turtle Rock Studios has been involved in the development of iconic game franchises. Their early work included contributions to the Counter-Strike series, specifically Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and Counter-Strike: Source. The studio gained significant acclaim for developing the original Left 4 Dead, a groundbreaking cooperative first-person shooter published by Valve. Following its re-establishment as an independent entity, Turtle Rock Studios went on to create Evolve, an asymmetrical multiplayer shooter, and more recently, Back 4 Blood, a spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead, published by Warner Bros. Games. Their portfolio also extends into the VR space with titles such as Journey of the Gods and Face Your Fears II. In December 2021, Tencent Holdings acquired Slamfire Inc., the parent company of Turtle Rock Studios. Despite the acquisition, Turtle Rock Studios continues to operate autonomously, with its existing leadership team, including co-founders Phil Robb and Chris Ashton, remaining at the helm. The studio emphasizes working closely with its community and is continually looking for talented individuals to join its team for ongoing and future projects.

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