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Principal Software Engineer

SDK, Unreal

Posted on 9/8/2023

INACTIVE

201-500 employees

Website

Comprehensive backend services for game-as-a-service development

Company Overview

AccelByte stands out as a leading provider of comprehensive white-label backend services for game studios, enabling them to develop, publish, and operate games-as-a-service with ease. The company's culture encourages high-quality quick iterations and supports remote work, which has been instrumental in meeting aggressive business goals. With a proven track record of delivering seamless player experiences and enabling cross-platform play, AccelByte allows game studios to focus on game creation while it handles the complex backend technology.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$70M

Founded

2016

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 9%

1 year growth

↑ 18%

2 year growth

↑ 34%

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

At least 8 years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in applying algorithms, data structures, and network protocols
Extensive experience developing C++ & C# software and expertise with multiple languages and technologies
Experience with multiple software product life cycles and specializing in APIs and tooling
Experience as the primary architect and lead engineer on multiple software products
Broad and deep expertise in multiple software domains
Expertise in designing complicated software systems
Proficiency in written and verbal English language to succeed in a remote work environment
Flexibility to adjust to work routines/schedules, as required, to meet the needs of the company and expectations of customers
Professional experience at a AAA game studio or a mature software product company preferred
Professional experience working with cloud platforms or web products preferred
Experience working in a multinational technology startup is a big plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to architectural decision-making for the SDK, ensuring scalability and alignment with company's technical vision and strategy
Design and develop software systems to achieve goals, while also documenting for maintainability
Review and provide feedback on coworkers' changes, lead by example by delivering first-class code
Investigate complex issues, design better solutions, learn from incidents, and implement long-term mitigations
Discover requirements by working with engineering leads, production managers, and stakeholders
Train and mentor less experienced engineers, set direction for other engineers
Break ground on new projects, perform interviews for Software Engineer candidates, and perform other assigned duties
Define testing strategy for large-scale products to prevent operational incidents
Create frameworks with long-term ROI, establish standards for engineering excellence, identify risks and opportunities, and motivate action
Perform other duties as assigned

At AccelByte, our mission is to empower game creators by providing them with the backend platform and tools required to make scalable, reliable AAA-quality games. The company was founded in 2016 by industry veterans who have engineered online systems for some of the largest game and distribution platforms in the world including Fortnite, Epic Store, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and EA Origin. We are backed by top investors including Softbank, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Galaxy Interactive, NetEase, and Krafton. Our latest Series B funding has firmly solidified our place as a top player in the gaming industry. AccelByte’s talent has decades of experience building and shipping some of the largest game and distribution platforms in the world.

We believe that the best companies empower employees to make decisions, obsess about the best user experience, and are not afraid to make and learn from their mistakes. Our culture is based on humility, openness to feedback, drive, and collaboration, which we feel results in the best performing teams. As a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee growth, our employees have opportunities to work with and learn from teams all over the world. We offer competitive salaries, a full range of health benefits, social activities, career growth opportunities, and an amazing team. Come join us!

Position Summary

As a Principal SDK Software Engineer, you define the architecture for large software projects, guide teams of software engineers through ambiguity, and set standards for engineering excellence. You lay software foundations that support long term strategic goals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

The Principal SDK Software Engineer is accountable for the following functions and responsibilities:

Contribute to architectural decision-making for the SDK, ensuring scalability and alignment with company’s technical vision and strategy.
Design and develop software systems to achieve goals, while also documenting for maintainability.
Review and provide feedback on coworkers’ changes, lead by example by delivering first-class code.
Investigate complex issues, design better solutions, learn from incidents, and implement long-term mitigations.
Discover requirements by working with engineering leads, production managers, and stakeholders.
Train and mentor less experienced engineers, set direction for other engineers.
Break ground on new projects, perform interviews for Software Engineer candidates, and perform other assigned duties.
Define testing strategy for large-scale products to prevent operational incidents.
Create frameworks with long-term ROI, establish standards for engineering excellence, identify risks and opportunities, and motivate action.
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Required

At least 8 years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in applying algorithms, data structures, and network protocols.
Extensive experience developing C++ & C# software and expertise with multiple languages and technologies
Experience with multiple software product life cycles and specializing in APIs and tooling.
Experience as the primary architect and lead engineer on multiple software products
Broad and deep expertise in multiple software domains
Expertise in designing complicated software systems
Proficiency in written and verbal English language to succeed in a remote work environment
Flexibility to adjust to work routines/schedules, as required, to meet the needs of the company and expectations of customers
Professional experience at a AAA game studio or a mature software product company preferred
Professional experience working with cloud platforms or web products preferred
Experience working in a multinational technology startup is a big plus

AccelByte Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified candidates and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability. Our culture is innovative and inclusive, and we value our people the highest.

Please visit our career page for a complete listing of our open positions https://accelbyte.io/careers