Senior Software Engineer
Employment Info
JOB DETAILS
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on C++ and real‑time graphics
- Proven track record delivering high‑fidelity interactive applications for games, aerospace, defence, or scientific visualization
- Hands‑on experience with Unreal Engine 5 in production
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working in Agile squads
- Unreal Engine mastery – Advanced C++ (UE 5), Blueprints, Gameplay Framework, profiling tools (Stat, Trace, GPU Visualizer)
- Software engineering fundamentals – Design patterns, version control (Git/Perforce), automated testing, CI/CD
- Scripting/Automation – Strong Python, PowerShell, or Bash skills for pipeline integration and tooling
- Performance‑centric mindset – Expertise in memory management, multithreading, streaming, and GPU optimization for desktop and VR/AR platforms
- Collaboration – Excellent written and verbal communication; service‑oriented approach to supporting artists, engineers, and domain experts
- Strong ability to influence cross‑functional teams, drive operational outcomes, and mentor junior engineers
- Decision‑making under pressure and ownership of platform reliability
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to create runbooks and technical documentation
- Business acumen to align operational decisions with product/service objectives
- Comfortable with Agile development practices
- Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Core Systems Development – Write clean, high‑performance C++ code for gameplay, physics, AI, and networking subsystems; integrate with existing simulation pipelines and CAD‑derived assets
- Feature Prototyping & R&D – Rapidly prototype interactive training scenarios (instrument panels, flight‑dynamic models, fluid‑flow effects) using Blueprints and C++; evaluate emerging UE tools and third‑party libraries for aerospace use
- Tool & Editor Extensions – Build custom Unreal Editor plugins, data‑driven configuration panels, and automated import pipelines that empower designers and subject‑matter experts
- Performance & Optimization – Profile CPU/GPU workloads, implement LOD/streaming, multithreading, and memory‑management strategies to meet real‑time constraints on desktop, mobile and VR/AR hardware
- CI/CD & Automation – Define and maintain build pipelines, unit/integration tests, and code‑review processes to ensure reliable delivery of releases
- Cross‑Discipline Collaboration – Partner with 3D artists, technical artists and simulation engineers to translate aerospace requirements into performant code
- Quality & Reliability – Establish coding standards, static‑analysis checks, and automated testing
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience with flight‑simulation or pilot‑training systems (avionics, sensor modelling, physics‑based rendering)
- Familiarity with VR/AR development pipelines and headset performance constraints
- Background in regulated, safety‑critical environments (aerospace, automotive, medical)
- Hands‑on work with VR/AR hardware and optimization techniques
- A proven track record of shipping at least one commercial game, demonstrating end‑to‑end development and successful launch
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
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