Software Engineer - Game Development

About the role

We are looking for a software engineer with a strong background in game engine/realtime development. As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our core simulation engine with the game engine as well as developing new gameplay type features within Unreal. At Applied, we encourage all engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

At Applied, you will

• Work on a new exciting simulation framework for detailed 3D simulation at massive scale

• Utilize Cesium to create massive scale simulation environments.

• Collaborate with engineers and customers to gather requirements, plan features, and create roadmaps.

• Customize plugins in Unreal for content ingestion creation and more

• Integrate engines into Applied Intuition’s simulation workflow for seamless customer experience

• Query, visualize, and inspect scalable systems integrated directly into autonomy stacks including robotics control and planning across real-world mapping, localization, and simulation challenges.

• Deploy engines on various platforms (local or cloud) based on customer needs

• Collaborate closely with other autonomy engineers to test, debug, and validate end-to-end robotic vehicle behavior in simulated and real-world scenarios.

• Optimize our simulations based on performance and accuracy needs

• Advise customers on the effective use of simulation to evaluate autonomy performance, safety, and system robustness.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has 3+ years experience in developing and maintaining game engines at an AAA game studio

• Has a bachelor's degree or higher. in a technical field such as computer design, graphics, game development or adjacent fields.

• Has a background in deploying and optimizing software on multiple platforms (on-prem/cloud)

• Is an expert in best practices for game engine architecture for scalability and flexibility

• Is familiar with both Unreal and Content workflows

Nice to have

• Prior experience in shipping Unreal Engine games

• Prior work in either autonomous vehicles or simulation products

• Experienced with integrating third party physics libraries

• Experience with Houdini or other DCC packages (Maya 3DS Max or Blender)

• Experience with networking and multiplayer use cases.

Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you’ll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.