Client Systems Engineer

Final Strike Games

Bellevue, WA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

Final Strike Games is an independent development studio with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team and a passion for making multiplayer. Founded by industry veterans, FSG is currently developing AAA experiences for PC and Console.

Summary:

Final Strike Games is looking for a Client Systems Engineer to join us as we develop a new multiplayer action game. As a Client Systems Engineer, you will work on all client-side game systems with a focus on stability, optimization, and memory management. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about game algorithms, performance, and working at the CPU level on the latest console hardware. They are an excellent troubleshooter who enjoys taking ownership of major bugs and crashes.

Duties:

Develop fundamental client code to handle world streaming, multi-threaded jobs, in-game asset management, and more.
Work with the entire engineering team to optimize the game client on Windows PC and the latest consoles.
Determine and monitor memory budgets, working with the lead artists to maximize the quality of content in the game.
Self-manage time and responsibilities when given prioritized goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Strong C++ development, debugging, and optimization skills.
Experience with game algorithms, memory management, asset pipelines, and data streaming.
Fluent with PIX, Razor, or other software profiling tools.
Strong understanding of PC and game console hardware.
At least one game title shipped as a software engineer or equivalent game development experience

Nice to have:

Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience
Experience analyzing telemetry with regard to stability and performance
Experience writing automated test cases

Final Strike Games is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.

If you are a Colorado resident, please contact us at humanresources@finalstrikegames.com for compensation and benefits information on this posting. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.