Senior Server Engineer, Unreal Engine

Rushdown Studios

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Base: $105,000-140,000pyear; bonus/equity: not spe...
Remote
3+ years professional c++ experience
Cross-platform development windows and linux
Strong linux fundamentals and debugging
Rushdown Studios is seeking a self-motivated engineer to port a large-scale Unreal Engine Windows server target to Linux while maintaining feature parity

Job Summary

  • Rushdown Studios is seeking a self-motivated engineer to port a large-scale Unreal Engine Windows server target to Linux while maintaining feature parity.
  • The role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing dedicated game servers to ensure reliable performance on both Windows and Linux platforms.
  • Candidates will enjoy competitive compensation ranging from $105,000 to $140,000 per year along with flexible PTO and an annual video game budget.

Matching Summary

Rushdown Studios is seeking a self-motivated engineer to port a large-scale Unreal Engine Windows server target to Linux while maintaining feature parity.

Salary

Base: $105,000-140,000/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Parental Leave, Annual Video Game Budget

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years professional C++ experience
  • Cross-platform development Windows and Linux
  • Strong Linux fundamentals and debugging
  • Unreal Engine server optimization skills

Nice-to-have

  • Commercial game shipping experience
  • Experience with Docker and orchestration
  • Familiarity with BaaS providers like PlayFab
  • Horde build system experience
  • Server-side systems like matchmaking and anti-cheat

Key Requirements

  • Three years of professional C++ experience
  • Cross-platform development experience targeting Windows and Linux
  • Strong Linux fundamentals for building and debugging C++ applications

Work Rights

Must be located in NY or one of the registered states (CT, DE, GA, KS, MA, MD, NC, ND, OH, PA, TX, WI)

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