Principal Engineer

Skydance

Santa Monica, Los Angeles🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Architect key game features and frameworks while driving innovation in franchise-driven interactive entertainment.

Role type

Principal Game Engineer (Unreal Engine)

Builds

New game features and custom engine extensions for multiple titles

Domain

Video Games / Interactive Entertainment

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Unreal Engine, system architecture, modular development, technology innovation

Preferred skills

mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, self-direction

Technologies

C++, Blueprints, Unreal Engine

Responsibilities

Design and implement new game features from scratch; Collaborate with designers, artists, and audio developers to refine game systems; Take ownership of major systems and drive implementation tasks; Develop and guide technology development using modular approaches

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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About Skydance

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space