CareerPlan

Senior Platform Performance Engineer

San Mateo, CaliforniaRemoteFull-time$113k–$167k2026-11-10 → 2026-11-13
Remote · from United States

Core

Optimize GPU, CPU, memory, and streaming performance for a AAA multiplatform Unreal Engine 5 title on consoles and PC to achieve 60+ FPS Quality and 120+ FPS Performance modes.

Role type

Senior IC platform performance engineer (game development)

Builds

AAA game title for PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Domain

Video games / Real-time rendering

Required skills

GPU/CPU/memory optimization, Unreal Engine 5, shader debugging, console development (PS5/Xbox), streaming pipelines, build systems

Preferred skills

PS5 Pro/Xbox Series X|S tools, content budget definition, LOD/asset validation, technical art collaboration

Technologies

Unreal Engine 5, PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S

Responsibilities

Profile and optimize GPU, CPU, memory utilization, and streaming; Implement Build, Cook and Runtime systems; Partner with Rendering Engineering and Technical Art to define scalability pipelines; Implement platform-specific rendering features; Resolve platform-specific technical requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC