Senior Game Engine & Tools Engineer

About Side SideSide Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.Our industry‑leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.About This OpportunityThis listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co‑Development Roles. By applying, you are expressing interest in being considered for future project‑based opportunities that align with your skills and experience. These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the requirements of the specific or prospective co‑development opportunity.How We Keep You EngagedWe believe in maintaining strong relationships with our talent pool. As part of this community, you’ll receive regular updates, industry insights, and will be kept informed of upcoming opportunities. We will also check in to confirm your availability and interest. Our hiring teams will carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.Next StepsIf you are passionate about contributing to cutting‑edge projects and want to be considered for future co‑development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.We are building a diverse and skilled pool of engineering talent in São Paulo to support current and future co‑development projects across a wide variety of game genres and technical challenges. This is a general application for candidates with experience in AI, Gameplay, Systems, Tools, Engine, Animation, Networking, Live Ops, DevOps, or Cloud Services. If you’re an engineer with a background in any of these areas or want to explore cross‑functional opportunities, this is your invitation to get on our radar. Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and optimize gameplay systems, AI behaviors, animation pipelines, or core engine architectureDevelop and maintain tools that empower content creators, designers, and QA teamsContribute to Live Ops, build pipelines, or deployment systems for scalable and stable game deliveryImplement and refine networking, multiplayer architecture, or backend services for seamless player experiencesCollaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration of art, design, and systemsProfile and optimize performance, memory usage, and load times across platformsTroubleshoot bugs, resolve bottlenecks, and propose clean, maintainable solutionsQualificationsExperience3 or more years of professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fieldsShipped at least one title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/ARExperience in one or more areas such as gameplay, AI, tools, systems, engine, animation tech, backend services, cloud, or DevOpsTechnical SkillsProficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent languagesHands‑on experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or proprietary enginesFamiliarity with source control, debugging tools, performance profiling, and agile workflowsCollaboration and CommunicationComfortable working in cross‑functional teams with artists, designers, and producersClear written and verbal communication for documenting and sharing technical solutionsMindsetProactive, curious, and solution‑orientedPassionate about games, scalable systems, and collaborative developmentPreferred SkillsExperience with AAA pipelines, real‑time rendering, or platform certificationExposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with Live Ops strategies, telemetry, and remote content deploymentPrior co‑dev experience or working with distributed teamsAbout the Talent PoolThis is a general engineering application. We encourage all qualified engineers to apply regardless of specialization. We regularly review this pool when staffing new or ongoing projects, so even if there isn’t an open role now, joining ensures you’ll be top of mind when client needs arise.#J-18808-Ljbffr