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Senior Generalist Engineer (Video Games)

3 weeks, 4 days ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Game Developer
Software Development
C C++ CI/CD Lua Python Vulkan
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Atari

Atari

Atari is a pioneering global entertainment company, founded in 1972, known for iconic games like Asteroids and Pong. They develop and distribute games online, on mobile devices, and consoles, extending their brands into various media and merchandising ...

Consumer Goods
11-50
Founded 1993
$27M raised
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Description

  • Own the full lifecycle of emulators and supporting tools, including development, maintenance, and expansion.
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines by installing tools, updating machines, and writing and monitoring scripts.
  • Optimize games for performance on target platforms.
  • Debug and resolve platform compatibility issues end to end.
  • Reverse engineer classic games to fix bugs, replace media, add achievements and trophies, and implement modern enhancements.
  • Collaborate with engineers, producers, and QA to improve compatibility and player experience.
  • Propose architectural improvements, influence engineering practices, and mentor other engineers.

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of generalist engineering experience, preferably with a background or strong interest in video game development.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Lua, or similar languages.
  • Excellent C/C++ skills and knowledge of computer architecture, including CPU/GPU behavior, memory management, threading, and SIMD.
  • Experience building and optimizing software across multiple platforms.
  • Experience with static recompilation techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with reverse-engineering and debugging tools such as Ghidra.
  • Clear communication skills, initiative, and ability to work effectively on a remote team.
  • Passion for retro games and emulation.
  • Experience with game emulation, cross-platform ports, or modifications and patches for classic games preferred.
  • Familiarity with assembly languages such as x86, ARM, or MIPS; binary analysis; and modern GPU APIs including DX12, Metal, or Vulkan preferred.

Benefits

  • Target compensation of $110,000–$130,000.

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