Senior Engine Programmer

<p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">“Deliver fun worldwide”? Pretty good for a day’s work. At Starbreeze, we build ambitious cooperative games driven by strong technical foundations. Working side-by-side in our Stockholm studio, our engineering team brings together diverse perspectives to tackle complex systems, iterate quickly, and deliver standout experiences to millions of players worldwide. This position is full in-office based out of our Stockholm studio.</strong></span></p><h2><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">About the Role</strong></span></h2><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">We are looking for a person to drive technical excellence across our core systems. In this role, you’ll tackle high-octane technical execution, drive engineering quality, and optimize console performance to make sure our games run smoothly and look stunning, while ensuring our game architecture remains scalable and maintainable for long-term production.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">While direct people management isn’t on your plate right away, you’ll serve as a beacon of mentorship and technical guidance for a killer team of engine and rendering engineers. As our team grows, there’s plenty of room for you to expand into formal leadership if that’s your path!</strong></span></p><h2><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2><ul><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Architect and implement core engine systems, prioritizing low-level performance, memory efficiency, and console optimization.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Mentor fellow engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish engineering best practices across the discipline.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Maintain and evolve custom and forked UE4/UE5 engine branches, balancing new feature needs with architectural stability.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Collaborate closely with Technical Directors and production leads to evaluate feasibility and execute complex game features.</strong></span></p></li></ul><h2><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">What You Bring</strong></span></h2><ul><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Strong C++ expertise and extensive hands-on experience with game engine architecture (UE4/UE5).</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Proven track record of low-level console optimization, profiling, and multithreaded systems development.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">At least one shipped title using Unreal Engine across PC and console platforms.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Clear communication, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to helping engineering teams succeed.</strong></span></p></li></ul><h2><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Ready to Join the Heist?</strong></span></h2><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f246938e-7fff-f3d1-7f6f-c85f65f35f4f">Bring your passion and skills to Starbreeze, let’s build something unforgettable together!</strong></span></p>