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We are looking for a Game Engine Developer to join our growing team in Redmond, WA!

Role - Game Engine Developer

Location - Redmond, WA (on-site)

We're looking for a game engine developer to drive engine integration work with a focus on Unreal Engine. You'll work across the stack, from low-level engine code to developer-facing tools, improving the XR development experience on Meta's platforms. This role requires strong independent judgment, the ability to navigate large codebases, and comfort working with AI-first development workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain game engine integrations for our client's platforms, with primary focus on Unreal Engine.
• Fix SDK bugs, improve existing features and implement new capabilities within engine developer environments.
• Build developer tools, workflows, and visualizations that support platform capabilities under development.
• Prototype and implement demos and use cases that showcase new platform features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify developer pain points and drive solutions.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with significant engine-level programming.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and at least one additional scripting language (C#, Python).
• Deep experience with Unreal Engine internals and plugin/module development.
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics and real-time rendering and simulation concepts.
• Proficiency with AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Copilot) as part of daily development workflow.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively in a distributed team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with XR SDKs (OpenXR, Meta Quest SDK, or similar).
• Gameplay development experience, especially with a published portfolio.

Nice to Have:

• Performance profiling and optimization experience (CPU, GPU, memory).
• Graphics programming experience (shaders, OpenGL, Vulkan).
• Experience with additional game engines (Unity, Godot, or similar).
• Familiarity with MCP or agentic AI developer tool workflows.
• Proficiency across multiple programming languages.

Why QualityAI?

QualityAI is an AI-first quality engineering company helping enterprises deploy and scale complex systems with greater confidence. Operating across data, models, platforms, infrastructure, and operational environments, the company provides assurance and engineering expertise that helps organizations ensure systems perform reliably in real-world conditions.  

Formerly Qualitest, QualityAI supports global enterprises across regulated and technology-driven industries, combining deep engineering heritage with AI-enabled delivery, operational assurance, and lifecycle expertise to help clients achieve certainty at go-live.

• Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace - we are one, we are many at QualityAI. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences.
• Local and global opportunities - we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
• Clear view of your career and progression with the company - QualityAI is growing massively (since Jan 2021 - added more than 2000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
• Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.
• Never stop experimenting and learning with QualityAI Tech academy: 3000+ training courses, mentorship programs, technical tribes, sponsored certifications, leadership programs and much more.
• Salary of $110,000 - $130,000 annually.
• Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program's. Refer and earn - tap your network for net-worth.

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