Game Systems Engineer | $80/hr Remote

Summary: The Game Tools & Modding Engineer role involves designing and developing game systems and engine-level features using C++ and various game engines. The position requires collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers to enhance user experience through tools and modding. The engineer will also focus on optimizing performance across rendering pipelines and graphics systems. This is a contract position with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week, fully remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop game systems and engine-level features using C++ and game engines
• Develop tools and modding related to games to enhance user experience
• Work on rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time graphics systems to ensure high performance
• Optimize performance across CPU/GPU, memory, and rendering workloads for efficient gameplay
• Build and extend tools, pipelines, and engine systems to support ongoing development efforts
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver high-quality gaming experiences

Key Skills:

• Strong relevant experience in game development or real-time graphics programming
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language
• Hands-on experience with one or more graphics APIs such as DirectX (DX11/12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal
• Solid understanding of rendering pipelines, shaders (HLSL/GLSL), and 3D math concepts
• Experience with Unreal Engine or similar game engines
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques, including CPU/GPU, memory, and multithreading

Salary (Rate): £80 hourly

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Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT