Principal Engineer

4 months, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Skydance

Skydance

Skydance Media is a leading entertainment company founded in 2010, creating immersive worlds and compelling stories through feature films, TV shows, and interactive platforms.

Media
251-1K
Founded 2017
$1600M raised

Description

  • Design and implement new game features from scratch using C++, Blueprints, and other tools.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and audio developers to iterate on and refine key game systems.
  • Take ownership of major systems and drive implementation tasks across varying levels of complexity.
  • Maintain development schedules and help keep technical work on track.
  • Guide technology development using modular approaches that can be reused across multiple titles.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other engineers.
  • Offer feedback to help other engineers stay aligned with the overall game vision.

Requirements

  • Multiple years of professional experience with several shipped games.
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine.
  • Experience modifying and creating custom technology to extend Unreal Engine’s feature set.
  • Deep understanding of modern game development challenges and how to build technology that helps teams overcome them.
  • Self-motivated and self-directing, with willingness to contribute beyond direct responsibilities.
  • Experience providing feedback and guidance to other engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas, Washington, or Canada for remote consideration.
  • Base salary range in Los Angeles: $217,000 to $246,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Remote work option for eligible candidates in approved locations.
  • Full-time role with the flexibility to work remotely.
  • Base salary range of $217,000 to $246,000 annually in Los Angeles.
  • Additional total compensation may include bonus and benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile franchise-driven interactive entertainment.
  • Chance to contribute to a global entertainment company with immersive worlds across film, television, games, and animation.

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