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Senior Platform Performance Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support the development of a AAA multiplatform Unreal Engine 5 title, the full-time Senior Platform Performance Engineer will optimize GPU, CPU, and memory performance while implementing build systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality rendering standards.

Key responsibilities:
  • Profile and optimize GPU, CPU, memory utilization, and streaming for various platforms including PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
  • Implement Build, Cook, and Runtime systems to meet memory and performance targets for multiplatform game content
  • Collaborate with Rendering Engineering and Technical Art to establish guidelines for rendering performance modes
Required qualifications:
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in AAA game development with at least one shipped console title
  • In-depth knowledge of modern real-time rendering techniques and GPU hardware
  • Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and its underlying technologies
  • Experience in writing, debugging, and analyzing shaders and pipelines using GPU performance tools
  • A portfolio piece showcasing a rendering optimization or approximation designed by the candidate

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