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High Voltage Software

Award-winning game developer with 25+ years

Technical Game Designer - Creator Tools

Full-Time
MX$30k - MX$35k/mo+ MXN 1,244.88 grocery vouchers
Junior, Mid
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Remote
Software EngineeringGame Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least one year of technical tools design experience in the game industry.
  • One to two years of experience with Unreal Engine 5 in a tools design or technical design capacity on production-quality professional, academic, or personal projects.
  • Be self-motivated and proactive in identifying design and technical issues, and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
  • Have strong knowledge of developing toolsets for less technical users, with a focus on usability and accessibility.
  • Be expert in implementation in Unreal Engine, including Blueprint scripting and plugins.
  • Be familiar with coding principles including data types, logical operators, functions, and inheritance.
  • Be technically skilled and capable of working independently in a small team environment as part of a larger team.
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
  • Have English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
  • Submit a CV in English as part of the application process.
Responsibilities
  • Implement tools hands-on in-engine or externally as part of a production pipeline to empower other developers.
  • Break features into clearly scoped tasks and identify risks and dependencies early.
  • Architect modular building blocks, systems, and toolsets that enable less technical creators to build high-quality experiences.
  • Establish performance budgets and constraints for creator-made systems to ensure product stability and scalability.
  • Write technical design documentation for internal and public users.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and producers to improve workflows and provide quality feedback to peers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working on multiplayer games and live service titles.
  • Experience with procedural or modular content systems.
  • Foundational game systems design knowledge to anticipate high-value tools from the user's perspective.
  • Shipped game credits and a personal portfolio for review.
  • Familiarity with user interface and user experience and developing interfaces for tools.
  • Additional Unreal Engine experience, including C++, Verse, UMG, World Partition, and Gameplay Ability System (GAS).
  • Proficiency with UEFN, Roblox, Figma, and Miro.
  • Experience with other game engines, such as Unity, Godot, and proprietary game engines.

About the company

High Voltage Software is a game developer with 25+ years of experience, creating and shipping video games for various platforms. Its product work involves designing, coding, art, and production to bring games to life, typically delivered as playable software on consoles, PC, and other devices. The company distinguishes itself through a long track record and industry recognition, positioning itself as a trusted, award-winning studio within the Keyword Studios family. Its goal is to produce high-quality games and provide reliable development services as part of a broader outsourcing and support network for the game industry.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dragon Front: Adventures shipped on Steam November 6, 2025, proving execution.
  • 2026 job postings for Unreal Programmer show active production demand.
  • Fresh 2026 content around original games signals Keywords is backing internal development.

What critics are saying

  • A 2023 right-sizing cut staff from 156 to 120 after project loss.
  • Dragon Front: Adventures is the visible flagship; one weak launch hurts 2026 pipeline.
  • If Keywords reallocates work elsewhere, High Voltage becomes a low-priority support studio.

What makes High Voltage Software unique

  • High Voltage Software ships original IP, including Dragon Front: Adventures, released November 6, 2025.
  • Keywords Studios ownership provides distribution, financing, and shared services leverage.
  • The studio spans Unreal, Unity, and C++ talent across remote U.S. hiring.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Game Developer
Sep 4th, 2025
At a Glance

Keywords Studios subsidiary High Voltage Software will soon release turn-based roguelike Dragon Front: Adventures.