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    Thatgamecompany

    Video Games

    Game Engine Engineer

    Shanghai, ChinaOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Responsibilities

    • Analyze and resolve complex game performance bottlenecks, optimizing CPU/GPU, memory, energy, and I/O usage across a wide spectrum of Android devices

    • Evaluate team workflows to identify inefficiencies, developing solutions that streamline engineering processes and proactively reduce technical debt

    • Design and implement robust Android performance testing metrics and automated pipelines to elevate the gameplay development experience

    • Diagnose and fix rendering anomalies and runtime issues, including frame-rate drops, graphical artifacts, and memory leaks

    • Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features

    Required Skills

    • 5+ years of professional software development experience using C++

    • Strong foundation in computer science, applied mathematics, and analytical modeling

    • Deep understanding of the Android ecosystem and mobile game development

    • Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization

    • Proficiency in at least one Graphics API (Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal)

    • Fluent in written English for professional communications

    Preferred Skills

    • Cross-platform development experience (iOS/Windows/PlayStation/Nintendo Switch)

    • Familiarity with Lua, or similar scripting languages

    • Ability to discuss or share examples of advanced C++ work (e.g., custom engines, renderers, or similar projects)

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Thatgamecompany

    thatgamecompany is a video game developer creating emotionally resonant experiences through interactive media. They are known for critically acclaimed games like Flow, Flower, and Journey.

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    Industry
    Video Games
    Founded
    2006
    Open roles
    40

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