Software Engineer Team Lead developing high fidelity visualization and simulation applications using Unreal Engine. Leading an engineering team under Space Protection and Response Solution program for military and Space Force initiatives.
About the role
- Senior Games Developer working with Microsoft Casual Games Studio to develop high-quality games. Responsible for code performance, scalability, and maintainability while enhancing player experiences.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software solutions that meet product requirements, quality standards, and production timelines
- Build reusable code components to increase development velocity, consistency, and maintainability
- Contribute to technical architecture, implementing scalable and reliable systems across features and core gameplay
- Uphold code quality by following architectural guidelines and conducting rigorous pre-deployment testing and unit tests
- Partner with Product and QA to continuously iterate and ship features that improve player experience and product KPIs
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies or tools to enhance development efficiency and game performance
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to collaborative problem-solving and process improvements
- Clarify requirements and success criteria proactively to ensure shared understanding across the development cycle
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, OR equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in game development, including strong experience in casual, mobile, or cross-platform games
- Proficiency in C#, C++, or similar object-oriented programming languages
- Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design
- Experience working in Agile development teams with collaborative tools (e.g., Jira, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
- Strong testing discipline, including unit, integration, and performance testing
- Solid debugging, optimization, and profiling skills across platforms
- **Nice to Have**
- Experience with Unity or comparable game engines
- Familiarity with LiveOps, telemetry, and feature experimentation pipelines
- Knowledge of web services, REST APIs, and backend systems integration
- Exposure to multiplayer, networking, or cross-device synchronization challenges
Benefits
- **We offer: **
- Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
- Health insurance
- Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
- Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)
- Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
- A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
- Summer Fridays: Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun!
- *The above benefits may vary depending on location or country.*
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