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Senior Engine Programmer

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thatgamecompany

Remote

$200,250 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/11/2026 (Updated 8 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

Senior Engine Programmer Remote US & Canada only We're looking for an exceptional Senior Engine Programmer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for. As an Engine Programmer at thatgamecompany, you will be a highly valued member of a world-class Engine and Game Development team for an unannounced game. For the right candidate, there are ample opportunities for fun engineering challenges: Performance (CPU and GPU), Cross-platform support, Netcode, Multithreading, Audio, and Rendering, just to name a few. You will be surrounded by knowledgeable peers who will be there to coach and mentor, as you grow into a highly impactful member of the team.
Must haves:
Experience developing a game engine (at work, school, or as a personal project) 5+ years of technical engineering experience with C or C++ Find the idea of working in a custom game engine more fun than working in a Big Engine™ Built custom engines or have worked with custom engines and ported them to multiple platforms Demonstrated ability to execute longer-term projects in complicated code bases with multiple stakeholders.
Nice to haves:
5 to 10+ years experience in game development or similar 3D media using C++ Have a pet engine project or game (ideally with public code that we can view) Clear communication skills, ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and update core systems of the TGC game engine Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features Help monitor, identify and troubleshoot issues and inefficiencies to increase the overall effectiveness of the development team.
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
  • Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there's no waiting period before they kick in.
  • Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
  • Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
  • Pre-tax wellness stipend
  • Pre-tax work from home stipend
  • Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
  • Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
  • Support for personal professional development Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any.
If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also require you to take a test. Thank you! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The salary range for this position is $164,500 USD to $200,250 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

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