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Rocket Science Group is a dynamic and innovative company that thrives at the intersection of creativity, technology, and problem-solving. As the creator of Mailchimp, they have built a reputation for delivering powerful marketing tools that empower businesses around the world. At Rocket Science Group, they pride themselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment where diverse perspectives are valued and creativity flourishes.
Please note that this is a hybrid position with a mixture of in-office and home-based working.
Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. They have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and they're unwavering in their commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.
But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where their diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry their solutions to the next level. They're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape -- and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, they thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale.
About the Role:
They are looking for a talented and experienced Unreal Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to upcoming video games. You will work on challenging projects to bring a range of features to life within Unreal Engine. Whether implementing core technology, gameplay, UI, networking audio or rendering a software engineer creates efficient, readable, and maintainable code to ship quality features. You’ll join a team to collaborate together to build engaging and innovative experiences.
What You'll Do:
Feature Development: Implement, maintain, and collaborate on new features, systems and workflows within Unreal Engine.
Debugging: Use critical thinking skills to address bugs efficiently and safely as projects finalize.
Technical Design: Bring creative ideas and solutions to life with collaborative software engineering processes.
Code Review: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and set an example of quality code implementation that adheres to coding standards.
What They Value:
Strong Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++ and significant experience with Unreal Engine, including a deep understanding of game architecture, optimization, and 3D math.
Engineering Excellence: A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices.
Feature Ownership: Experience as the primary owner of a feature or system within a shipped product.
Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.
Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a desire to contribute to creating engaging and enjoyable experiences for players.
Interest in Learning: Eagerness to learn about other technologies and practices to stay current and versatile.
What You May Also Have:
Console Experience: Experience developing for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5) is a plus.
Mentorship Skills: Previous experience coaching, teaching or mentoring less experienced engineers to learn new technical skills.
Communication Skills: Previous experience working with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, provide support, and problem solve.
What They Can Offer:
Hybrid Working Arrangement: As a member of their team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person!
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so they offer a variety of benefits including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Annual Leave, Plus 9 Paid Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
Annual Research Credit: They always encourage personal growth, so they provide all of their team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!
Professional Development: They offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.
Work-Life Balance: They really believe that home life comes first and they promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: They don’t crunch!
Office Perks: In addition to everything above, they also provide:
Weekly Team Lunches (plus Snacks!)
Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including their Favorite Consoles and Games
And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects.
A Friendly Note from the Recruitment Team:
Let them do the work for you: Even if your profile isn’t an exact match for all of the qualifications listed above, they still want you to apply. Their team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and they welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities.
Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace void of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster and champion an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.