Senior Engine/Systems Programmer

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. 

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.

We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be inclusive. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about creating exceptional games and driving innovation in the gaming world. 

100% Remote position, working with an international team on AA or AAA games in an Unreal Studio

Job Description

Position Summary: Senior Engine/Systems Engineer 

• Develop engine systems as well as improve workflows for our development teams on platforms including PC and consoles. 
• Be a part of a groundbreaking global game developer and publisher, with a permanently remote team.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and stock options available for full-time employees. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, optimize, and debug engine systems in UE5, Frostbite or other AAA proprietary engines 
• Deploy, evaluate performance, and test on supported game platforms 
• Work closely with production, engineering, design, and art teams on technical goals, features, and development 
• Contribute to design and roadmap of engine technology. 
• Collaborate and co-develop with other engineering teams, as well as participate in code reviews 
• Develop, maintain, and optimize the middleware, code, SDKs, internal libraries, and everything in between 
• Participate with other departments providing development, documentation, influence strategy and overall direction for games technology through your contributions 
• Create and maintain technical documentation from the beginning of a project through completion 

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing and optimizing game engine systems 
• 2+ shipped AAA console or PC titles with Unreal, Frostbite or other AAA proprietary engines 
• Strong C/C++ skills 
• Experience with parallel programming and multi-threaded engine systems 
• Understanding of computer architecture and memory systems 
• Familiarity with current and next console SDKs, Steam, Epic Game Store 
• Conversant in PC and Console game development techniques and best practices 

Nice to Have: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Familiarity with common game industry tools & middleware (Unreal Insights, Visual Studio, Unreal Game Sync, Perforce, and platform specific profiling tools) 

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.