Senior Software Engineer - Age of Empires (Remote)

Senior Software Engineer - Age of Empires (Remote)

Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC and Console games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 100+ passionate individuals from around the globe, and since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.

We are looking to add an experienced Software Engineer (Gameplay and AI) to work on Age of Empires. As a programmer with us, you will use C++ to help bring our games to realization. You will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

Are you up for the challenge?

• Remote position, but applicants must be located within Europe

Responsibilities

• Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine
• Generalist skillset; we are not looking for a highly specialized subset
• Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features
• Regularly debug, profile and optimize code

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working on RTS-based games in a professional setting
• Proven senior-level engineer experience in C++
• Recent experience in the video game industry with at least 1 shipped title
• Experience working in a team environment
• B2 English level – conversational and written
• Player/Development experience with Age of Empires games is a plus
• You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills

Location: Must be local to Málaga, Spain or working remotely in UK/EU (EU time zones required)

Benefits

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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