Impulse Strategic Solutions
Game Development: Senior Software Engineer
Impulse Strategic Solutions, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the
Senior Software Engineer
will serve as a technical leader across multiple projects, shaping the development company games and core technologies. This role is ideal for a highly experienced engineer ready to mentor others and take ownership of systems that power gameplay, tools, performance, and platform support across high-profile titles.
Whether optimizing a complex rendering system, leading the cross-platform implementation of engine features, or driving improvements in our internal tooling and infrastructure, the Senior Software Engineer will be a key player in achieving Company goal of delivering world-class player experiences.
Essential Functions: Design, implement, and maintain scalable, efficient C++ systems across gameplay, UI, tools, audio, graphics, and engine subsystems Drive architecture discussions and decisions, helping guide projects toward maintainable, high-performing codebases Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, QA, and publishing to ensure alignment with technical goals and player experience Mentor other engineers through code reviews, design consultations, and technical guidance Profile and optimize CPU, GPU, and memory performance across platforms Lead debugging efforts for complex issues including concurrency, memory corruption, and platform-specific bugs Contribute to and help evolve Aspyr's cross-platform technology stack for Apple (macOS/iOS), Win32, and beyond Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline(s), or equivalent industry experience 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including cross-platform development Deep expertise in C++ and strong architectural skills Extensive experience with concurrency, threading, and synchronization Proven track record in performance optimization and memory management Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership within engineering teams Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the
Senior Software Engineer
will serve as a technical leader across multiple projects, shaping the development company games and core technologies. This role is ideal for a highly experienced engineer ready to mentor others and take ownership of systems that power gameplay, tools, performance, and platform support across high-profile titles.
Whether optimizing a complex rendering system, leading the cross-platform implementation of engine features, or driving improvements in our internal tooling and infrastructure, the Senior Software Engineer will be a key player in achieving Company goal of delivering world-class player experiences.
Essential Functions: Design, implement, and maintain scalable, efficient C++ systems across gameplay, UI, tools, audio, graphics, and engine subsystems Drive architecture discussions and decisions, helping guide projects toward maintainable, high-performing codebases Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, QA, and publishing to ensure alignment with technical goals and player experience Mentor other engineers through code reviews, design consultations, and technical guidance Profile and optimize CPU, GPU, and memory performance across platforms Lead debugging efforts for complex issues including concurrency, memory corruption, and platform-specific bugs Contribute to and help evolve Aspyr's cross-platform technology stack for Apple (macOS/iOS), Win32, and beyond Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline(s), or equivalent industry experience 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including cross-platform development Deep expertise in C++ and strong architectural skills Extensive experience with concurrency, threading, and synchronization Proven track record in performance optimization and memory management Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership within engineering teams Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines