Senior Server Engineer, Unreal Engine

Rushdown Studios

Game Server Engineer developing and porting dedicated Unreal Engine servers to Linux for a large multiplayer title. Collaborating with partner studio engineers to deliver server-side features.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSaratoga Springs • Connecticut, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Port the Windows Server Target for a large Unreal Engine title to Linux, maintaining feature parity, stability, and performance
Build, maintain, and extend the dedicated game server to ensure it runs reliably on both Windows and Linux
Profile and optimize server performance, memory usage, and tick stability for production deployments
Diagnose and resolve platform-specific bugs, crashes, and behavioral differences between Windows and Linux builds
Work with build systems, toolchains, and CI to keep cross-platform builds healthy and reproducible
Collaborate with engineers at our partner studio to deliver server-side features and integrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three (3) years of professional experience with C++
Cross-platform development experience targeting both Windows and Linux, including a familiarity with navigating compiler, toolchain, and platform API differences
Strong Linux fundamentals and comfort building, debugging, and operating C++ applications on Linux
Ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code that holds up in a large shared codebase
Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first before even your own code and ego
Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Annual Video Game Budget
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++LinuxWindows ServerUnreal Enginecross-platform developmentperformance optimizationmemory usage profilingbug diagnosistoolchain navigationCI (Continuous Integration)

Soft Skills

communicationteam collaborationproactive problem-solvingplayer experience focuscode maintainabilitydebuggingselflessnessadaptabilityclear writingnavigating obstacles