Junior Generalist Engineer – Video Games

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of current emulators and tools.

• Aid in the upkeep of the CI/CD pipeline, which includes installing new tools, updating systems, and writing and monitoring scripts.

• Enhance game performance on designated platforms.

• Troubleshoot compatibility issues across different platforms.

• Reverse engineer games to fix bugs, swap media, introduce achievements/trophies, and implement modern improvements.

• Work collaboratively with engineers, producers, and QA to optimize performance, ensure compatibility, and provide an exceptional player experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in generalist engineering, with a strong enthusiasm or background in video game development.

• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Lua, etc.).

• Strong skills in C/C++ and a solid understanding of algorithms.

• Effective communicator who thrives in a remote team environment and proactively addresses challenges.

• A genuine passion for retro games and emulation.

• Bonus: Experience in building and optimizing software across various platforms.

• Bonus: Familiarity with game emulation or cross-platform ports, including making modifications/patches for classic games.

• Bonus: Knowledge of assembly languages such as x86, ARM, or MIPS, SIMD intrinsics, and binary analysis.

• Bonus: Practical experience with reverse engineering and debugging tools like Ghidra.

• Bonus: Experience with static recompilation techniques.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Access to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to the gaming industry.

• Flexible work arrangements.