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Marencor

Senior XR/Unity Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

Strong experience with AR/VR development platforms like Unity is a must and Unreal Engine recommended. * Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, Python are a must and JavaScript is ...

Allen Control Systems

Platform Engineer, Data

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Preferred : • 5+ years of industry experience. • Experience in image/video data engineering for computer vision projects. • Experience with PyTorch DeepCore. • Experience with Unreal Engine.

Allen Control Systems

Platform Engineer, Data

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Preferred : • 5+ years of industry experience. • Experience in image/video data engineering for computer vision projects. • Experience with PyTorch DeepCore. • Experience with Unreal Engine.

Gearbox Software

Technical Director, SDK

Frisco, TX

... developer in any language- 3+ years of experience working with C, C++Bonus Points- Game industry experience, though we welcome different perspectives!- Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

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Director of Visualization

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, Revit visualization, animation and cinematics, VR/AR ... Engineering, Government & Critical Infrastructure. Contracting Vehicles: GSA 621i VA FSS ...

PGAL

Mid-Level Visualization Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

PGAL is a national design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, engineering, and planning ... Familiarity with additional visualization platforms such as Unreal Engine, Lumion, and Enscape is ...

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Technology Engineer (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX • On-site

Nintendo
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RETRO STUDIOS: 
Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting-edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence.

Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Assist in developing and maintaining core engine subsystems, including rendering, physics, audio, or memory management.
  • Maintain existing codebase and support the wider development team in diagnosing problems and coming up with good solutions.
  • Research coding techniques and algorithms to keep current technological developments and advancements in the game industry.
  • Work with content and engineering partners to identify problems and identify new solutions where required.
  • Participate in development, optimization, and debugging of low-level systems like physics, animation, and memory management.

*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties.  The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong foundation in C/C++ skills.
  • Strong understanding of linear algebra, calculus and 3D mathematics.
  • Demonstrable prior work product: Personal projects, game jams, or a portfolio showcasing custom game development or engine work.
  • Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong debugging and analytical skills
  • Experience working independently and comfort with self-direction.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required, or specific experience with video game programming.
  • 0-2 years of professional experience or a strong portfolio demonstrating engine-level systems, tooling, or low-level game technology work.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Experience or familiarity with commercial engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) to understand the differences from proprietary systems.
  • Experience with crash dumps and disassembly.

Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.

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