Senior Unreal Engineer – Switch

Demiurge Studios

Senior Software Engineer at Demiurge Studios assisting with porting an RPG to Switch 2. Join a skilled team developing innovative games with Unreal Engine 5.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ports to XSX|S, PS5 and Switch 2
Optimize and specialize code as needed to pass console certification
Integrate first party services and SDKs as necessary to pass console certification
Work with artists to identify and address asset performance concerns
Mentor other engineers to develop more performant code
Develop tools to help detect and correct performance failures
Document best development practices for successful porting
Provide time estimates and development plans for your work

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years professional software development experience
Professional software development experience in C++
Professional experience developing software with the Unreal Game Engine
Experience porting to mobile and/or Switch
Subject matter expert in rendering pipelines and GPU debugging
Strong programming and software architecture skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve development goals with minimal supervision
Experience with performance optimization
Good communication with non-technical audience about complex topics
Technical leadership in the form of long term planning and short term task breakdown
BS or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.), or equivalent experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
Vision and Dental benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
401K Partial Match
Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan
So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Unreal Game Engineperformance optimizationrendering pipelinesGPU debuggingsoftware architectureportingcode specializationSDK integrationdevelopment planning

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationtechnical leadershiptime estimationdocumentationproblem-solvingcollaborationgoal achievementtask breakdowninterpersonal skills

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceBS in PhysicsBS in MathBS in Electrical Engineering