Senior Core Tech Programmer (Fixed Term)

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. If getting in on the ground floor of this awesome effort sounds exciting, we'd love to see you apply! 

Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding educational institutions. Home to the prestigious University of Wisconsin, Madison is a hub for innovation and learning, offering top-notch public and private schools.  This family-friendly, progressive community has low crime rates and a strong commitment to sustainability. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, gorgeous scenery and affordable cost of living. 

The person we’re looking for:

PUBG Studios Madison, WI office is seeking a skilled Core Tech Programmer to take on a high impact role on our Shared Engineering Team.

As a Senior Core Tech Engineer you will contribute to the success of the PUBG team by spearheading the implementation of best practices across our systems, with a strong emphasis on memory utilization and streaming to enhance efficiency. Additionally, your responsibilities will include developing custom tools tailored for Unreal and helping other developers to refine their content pipelines. This position is ideal for a programmer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to create immersive gaming experiences. Your expertise in Unreal Engine and systems optimization will be instrumental in shaping the technological backbone of our game development projects. This position reports to the Shared Engineering Lead.

This is a one-year fixed term position with full benefits located onsite at our studio in Madison, WI.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and maintain run-time information metrics focused on memory usage and budgets.
• Support the game development teams with optimization by implementing solutions that lower memory usage and remove hitches.
• Own the discovery, documentation, and sharing of best practices for Unreal Engine.
• Support developer productivity by troubleshooting build errors and development environment issues.
• Own development branch management for game projects and Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with other developers to identify tool or pipeline improvements and convert them into clear, estimated tasks.
• Openly communicate with management and production about the scope and progress of tasks.
• Proactively support the success of other team members by providing technical guidance and participating in code reviews.

A Typical Day May Include:

• Attend a cross-discipline stand-up with other developers
• Estimate effort for change requests or bug fixes
• Code and test as part of development
• Participate in a studio-wide play test
• Review code changes from other engineers
• Discuss ideas, improvements, or issues with other engineers, designers, and artists
• Provide support to other engineers via paired programming

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of experience in games engineering
• A passion for optimization and solving complex problems
• Ability to write extensible, easily maintainable systems in C++
• Strong communication skills that support effective cross-team collaboration
• Experience with the core tech stack of Unreal, Perforce, and Windows
• Experience creating plugins and tools for developers in Unreal, other game engines, or DCC applications preferred
• Ability to relocate/be onsite regularly at our studio in Madison, WI

What we offer:

• A highly competitive total compensation package   
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care 
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance     
• Ample time off including 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually    
• Generous annual sick leave to prioritize your family's well-being     
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements 
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility 
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff 
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture 
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being 

PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.