Principal Software Engineer, Narrative Systems

📋 Description

• Own and lead narrative systems for the game.
• Architect and maintain cinematic/narrative systems in Unreal Engine 5.
• Extend UE5 systems like Sequencer, camera, dialog integration.
• Collaborate with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production teams.
• Lead integration of dialog, facial animation, lip-sync, localization, and content.
• Set technical standards for narrative content creation and tooling.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in professional software engineering in games/real-time tech.
• Advanced C++ with engine-level coding experience.
• Deep Unreal Engine 4/5 experience and architecture familiarity.
• Proven track record owning complex runtime systems and pipelines.
• Strong ability to translate artistic goals into technical solutions.

🎁 Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations on request.
• Be part of a stand-alone studio for a new IP with a player-first focus.
• Collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment with senior engineers.
• Opportunity to influence technical standards and tooling.
• Competitive pay and market-based adjustments.
• Professional growth through mentorship and leadership opportunities.