Job Title: Software Engineer IV

Location: Redmond, WA (On-site)

Duration: 12 Months to start

The ideal candidate is a highly creative individual who has expertise in 3D interactive experiences and proficiency in Unity. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world. You’ll be responsible for designing and developing infrastructure and interactions within Unity. Your work will entail supporting ongoing projects, building new infra, and ensuring parity of useful Unreal and Unity infrastructure. You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, and researchers.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• 8-10 years of experience with 3-5+ years of prototyping or game development related experience
• 4+ years development experience in Python, C#, or C++
• 3+ years of experience with Unreal (infrastructure/tools/plugins)
• Knowledge in game development, tools, and pipelines including working with 3D assets, scripting/tool development, shaders (GLSL/HSLG), VFX, post processing, and/or procedural effects and animations
• Portfolio featuring examples of tools, graphic rendering workflows, interactive prototype work, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Build software tools, infrastructure, documentation and other systems that will be used by the designers, researchers, and engineers to improve and assist their work.
• Train deep learning models for use in interaction explorations and design
• Work with researchers to design, test and iterate on prototypes and user studies
• Integrate, validate and optimize data in pipelines by using scripts if needed
• Produce and maintain documentation on tools, methods, training, processes for consultation and future reference
• Develop and maintain tools surrounding integrated machine learning infrastructure
• Design and develop core tools (UI, I/O modules) into the pipeline.
• Work closely with design, research and other development team members to further develop pipeline and workflows.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, OR equivalent game development/engine experience
• 3-5+ years of prototyping or game development related experience
• 4+ years development experience in Python, C#, or C++
• 3+ years of experience with Unreal (infrastructure/tools/plugins)
• Knowledge in game development, tools, and pipelines including working with 3D assets, scripting/tool development, shaders (GLSL/HSLG), VFX, post processing, and/or procedural effects and animations
• Portfolio featuring examples of tools, graphic rendering workflows, interactive prototype work, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UI development for Tools (React, QT)
• Experience working with source control (Git, Perforce, Mercurial)
• 3D authoring software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D)
• Experience with AR/VR development
• Proficiency with game engine development
• Experience working with designers and research scientists
• Full stack backend experience, including server-side infrastructure and database management
• 3D art/design experience (e.g., character/motion rigging and animation)

Degrees: BS in Computer Science, OR equivalent game development/engine experience