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Lead Engine System Engineer

US-California-Irvine💼 Full-time💰 $124,800–$124,800🗓 2026-07-02 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead a core technology engineering team to develop key engine systems, focusing on performance, optimization, and enabling content creators to deliver polished experiences in AAA open-world games.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Engine System Engineer

Builds

Key engine systems (physics, streaming, audio) and pipeline tools for AAA open-world games

Domain

Video game development (AAA open-world)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, multithreaded programming, CPU/GPU optimization, profiling tools, 3D mathematics, engine systems architecture, team leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

AAA proprietary or third-party engine experience (Unreal/Unity), game asset pipeline knowledge

Technologies

C++, Unreal, Unity

Responsibilities

Lead a core technology engineering team to develop key engine systems; Implement, debug, and optimize engine systems; Refactor existing systems to handle large worlds with dynamic content; Utilize profiling tools to identify CPU and GPU performance issues; Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering colleagues; Manage schedules and backlog with design and production leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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