About the Role

thatgamecompany is an award-winning game studio dedicated to creating timeless, artistically crafted interactive entertainment that inspires human connection. This role involves optimizing game performance on Android devices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the gameplay development experience.

Skills

C++ Android Performance Analysis Multithreading Vulkan OpenGL Metal Code Optimization Computer Science Applied Mathematics Analytical Modeling Lua Rendering Game Engine Development

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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)

Game Engine Engineer