Senior Software Engineer (Game Development Services)

Senior Software Engineer (Game Development Services)

At Keywords Studios, we are delivering a strengthened Create service line to our clients, combining the cross-functional expertise of our Game Development and Art Services. Collaborating across our global integrated network of 70+ studios, our talented Keywords teams deliver the highest quality video game content, passionately building on much-loved IPs as well as helping shape fresh content from the ground up in partnership with our clients.

Forgotten Empires, a Keywords Create studio, is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 80+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table.

We are now looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about Real-time strategy games, mainly the "Age of Empires" franchise to join the Forgotten Empires studios remotely in Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

Working in a C++ codebase on a custom (legacy) engine.
Generalist skillset, we’re not looking for a specialized set of skills.
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.

Requirements

Proven C++ experience
Experience working in a team environment.
B2 English level – conversational and written.
Player/Development experience with RTS games is a plus (especially Age of Empires)
You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.

Location

Málaga, Spain OR Working remotely. (EU/US time zones required)

Benefits

Attractive salary and package
Benefits - private medical care, sports card
Casual and professional work environment
Company equipment provided and internet cost reimbursed