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Poland

  • Propose, implement, and own AI features for a large variety of non-player characters.
  • Collaborate with design, QA, and framework teams to deliver high-quality, optimized gameplay systems.
  • Maintain and extend the Unreal Engine AI framework while participating in code reviews and mentoring.

C++ Unreal Engine Performance Optimization

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$100,000–$150,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Design, develop, and maintain core game engine systems using modern C++.
  • Evaluate new technologies and tools to improve workflows and runtime performance.
  • Collaborate with external programmers to solve crashes, bottlenecks, and optimize on PC and console.

Rushdown Studios is a co-dev game studio founded by industry veterans, solving difficult multiplayer game problems, with experience on PUBG, League of Legends, and Rocket League. It values talented developers, clear ownership, and diverse perspectives.

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  • Create exciting new enemies for a unique, high-mobility action game.
  • Write design specs and technical documents, collaborating on NPC creation and behavior trees.
  • Analyze player data and pitch detailed AI designs to leads and directors.

Escape Velocity is a fully remote game development studio working on a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. They value honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play, supporting team members nearly anywhere in the world.

$140,000–$155,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO 20w maternity 12w paternity

  • Identify high-impact opportunities to improve software development with AI, partnering with engineering teams.
  • Design, build, deploy, and operate production-grade AI tooling and agentic workflows.
  • Build shared AI infrastructure and evaluation frameworks to measure impact on productivity.

GameChanger builds a platform to experience youth sports moments, helping families elevate the next generation. They are a remote-first tech company with a dynamic culture focused on community and innovation.

Australia 6w PTO

  • Own product features end-to-end, from problem identification to production.
  • Work with AI agents to create specs and delegate development tasks.
  • Critically review AI-generated code to ensure reliability and quality.

Our partner company is seeking a Product Engineer to own features end-to-end in an AI-native environment. They are a remote, international team with an AI-first culture and a focus on using AI agents as primary development partners.

$113,000–$184,000/yr
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  • Develop, extend, and optimize Unreal Engine 5 rendering features, including shaders, lighting, and post-processing.
  • Collaborate with engineering and art teams to balance visual fidelity with performance requirements.
  • Take technical ownership of rendering standards, tools, and complex graphics problems.

They are a game development studio creating ambitious, immersive gaming experiences with Unreal Engine 5. The culture is collaborative, multidisciplinary, and focused on innovation and high-quality execution.