Emulation Engineer

Atari

Emulation Engineer at Atari developing and refining emulators for classic games on modern platforms. Collaborating with teams to optimize performance and ensure compatibility for players.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and expand upon our existing emulators and tools
Implement and optimize CPU, GPU, audio, and input system emulation
Profile and improve game performance
Debug compatibility issues across a variety of platforms
Reverse engineer games to patch out bugs, replace media, add achievements/trophies, and add a variety of modern enhancements
Collaborate with QA to identify bugs, regressions and accuracy issues
Develop tools and workflows to aid debugging, testing, and validation
Document systems, findings, and technical approaches for internal teams
Communicate with the team on Slack, email, and in meetings to learn, improve, share knowledge and status updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong C++ skills and a deep understanding of computer architecture, including CPU/GPU behavior and memory management
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and debugging tools
Familiarity with assembly languages (such as x86, ARM, or MIPS) and binary analysis
Solid grasp of graphics and audio emulation techniques
Experience building and optimizing software across multiple platforms
Clear communicator who works well in a remote team and takes initiative when solving problems
Genuine passion for retro games and emulation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hardware Atari is a renowned company specializing in gaming, particularly known for its vintage gaming consoles like the Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+. The company offers a variety of gaming products, including new and classic games, cartridges, and arcade machines. Atari also sells apparel, collectibles, and various gaming accessories. Additionally, it continues to innovate in gaming through new consoles and special editions, as well as collaborating with brands like Intellivision and Nightdive. Emulation Engineer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 4 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer Assembly Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Develop, maintain, and expand upon our existing emulators and tools
Implement and optimize CPU, GPU, audio, and input system emulation
Profile and improve game performance
Debug compatibility issues across a variety of platforms
Reverse engineer games to patch out bugs, replace media, add achievements/trophies, and add a variety of modern enhancements
Collaborate with QA to identify bugs, regressions and accuracy issues
Develop tools and workflows to aid debugging, testing, and validation
Document systems, findings, and technical approaches for internal teams
Communicate with the team on Slack, email, and in meetings to learn, improve, share knowledge and status updates 🎯 Requirements
Strong C++ skills and a deep understanding of computer architecture, including CPU/GPU behavior and memory management
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and debugging tools
Familiarity with assembly languages (such as x86, ARM, or MIPS) and binary analysis
Solid grasp of graphics and audio emulation techniques
Experience building and optimizing software across multiple platforms
Clear communicator who works well in a remote team and takes initiative when solving problems
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Hard Skills & Tools

C++CPU emulationGPU emulationaudio emulationinput system emulationreverse engineeringdebuggingassembly languagesbinary analysisgraphics emulation

Soft Skills

clear communicatorinitiativecollaborationproblem-solvingteamwork