Senior Engine Programmer

ArenaNet

Senior Engine Programmer at ArenaNet developing solutions for critical projects using Unreal Engine. Supporting technical needs to enhance gameplay systems and code quality for engaging player experiences.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeArizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,077 - $221,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take on some of our most critical projects and bring them from start to finish.
Implement solutions related to asset loading, packaging, platform/console integration, persistence.
Support technical needs and provide options that prioritize code quality and performance.
Provide other engineers the framework they need to build robust gameplay systems.
Anticipate and communicate risks and trade-offs of design/technical decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in C++
Professional experience developing games with Unreal Engine

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short and long term disability
401(k)
Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
PTO
Paid holidays
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Game DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringPerformance OptimizationTechnical Solutions Implementation

Soft Skills

CommunicationRisk ManagementCollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science