Senior Generalist Engineer (Video Games)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Own the complete lifecycle of emulators and tools: development, maintenance, expansion
• ▹Maintain the CI/CD pipeline, install new tools, update machines, write and monitor scripts
• ▹Optimize games to perform well on target platforms
• ▹Own the end-to-end process for debugging platform compatibility issues
• ▹Drive reverse engineering of games: patching bugs, replacing media, adding achievements/trophies and modern enhancements
• ▹Influence team best practices, propose architectural improvements and technically mentor other engineers

Requirements

• ▹5-8 years of generalist engineering experience, with a strong interest or background in video game development
• ▹Strong scripting skills (Python, Lua, etc.)
• ▹Excellent C/C++ skills and deep understanding of computer architecture (CPU/GPU behavior, memory management, threading, SIMD)
• ▹Experience building and optimizing software across multiple platforms
• ▹Experience with static recompilation techniques
• ▹Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and debugging tools such as Ghidra
• ▹Genuine passion for retro games and emulation

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with game emulation or cross-platform ports (e.g. libretro), including modifications and patches for classic games
• ▹Familiarity with assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS) and binary analysis
• ▹Understanding of modern GPU rendering pipelines (DX12, Metal, Vulkan)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Remote team
• ▹Target pay: $110k - $130k

About the company

Implicit Conversions specializes in high-level emulation of classic and retro games so they can be played on modern consoles. Its portfolio includes Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition.