Panic Button

Porting and optimization studio for games

Lead Software Engineer

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$150k - $220kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Extensive recent experience in cross-platform console development within the video game industry.
A proven track record of leading software engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms.
Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders.
Be responsible for performance and stability across all platforms.
Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues.
Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving.
Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 or Unity.

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers
Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms
Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders
Responsible for performance and stability across all platforms
Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues
Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving
Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development

Requirements

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers
Oversee the entire porting lifecycle, from initial analysis and feasibility studies to optimization, certification, and release across multiple platforms
Collaborate closely with internal development teams, external partners, and platform holders
Responsible for performance and stability across all platforms
Identify and resolve platform-specific technical challenges, memory and performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues
Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and problem-solving.
Participate in strategic planning and technical roadmap development

Bonus

Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 or Unity

Salary Range

$150,000 - $220,000

About the Company

Panic Button

Porting and optimization studio for games

Panic Button is a game porting and development studio that specializes in bringing existing titles to multiple platforms, especially consoles. They optimize performance, memory use, and online stability to deliver smooth, faithful versions on Switch, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, and PC. They stand out for handling technically demanding ports, such as Doom on Switch, and for ongoing collaborations with major publishers to broaden a game's reach. Their goal is to help players access more games across different systems with solid, stable experiences.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2007

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