About the role
Company Overview
Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains the guiding principle. Shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the Jedi team in creating a best-in-class experience for our players. On the Jedi Engineering team, we believe in individual ownership of features, close collaboration with other departments, and prioritizing the player experience.
Responsibilities
- Cross the boundaries from low-level engine/rendering features up to player-facing UX to ensure a high quality and customizable experience across a wide variety of hardware configurations, especially within the PC ecosystem.
- Analyze and fix performance bottlenecks, both in the game runtime environment and in development tools.
- Proactively identify, diagnose, and solve issues as they arise. This includes both bugs and areas where the player experience can be improved.
- Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders - engineers, artists, technical artists, designers, producers, QA.
- Contribute to healthy team morale and culture.
- Share and receive opinions about the game as a whole.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in the games industry working as an engineer in areas such as: platform support, hardware configuration, peripherals, performance, etc.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Familiarity with PC gaming and player expectations on that platform.
- Familiarity with UX best practices.
- Passion for making a great player experience.
Bonus Qualifications
- Unreal Engine experience is a major plus, but not required.
Perks and Benefits
In addition to opportunities for creative impact and professional growth which come with being a member of our team, working at Respawn has many other perks and benefits. Learn more at respawn.com/perks.