Principal Engineer, Game Systems

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable software using C++ and high-level scripting in a Godot-derived tech stack
• Lead technical architecture decisions and drive engineering excellence on the EdTech team
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into functional solutions
• Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering technical growth and best practices
• Collaborate with online services to deliver a seamless experience across multiple devices
• Work with producers to build and continuously improve a high-performance engineering team
• Stay abreast of the latest software development technologies and industry trends
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from prototyping and development to testing and release
• Promote usability and user experience in technical decisions, ensuring our products are intuitive and delightful for students and educators

Need To Have

• Deep expertise in C++ with a track record of architecting and building complex, performance-critical systems
• Proven experience as a technical leader and mentor who elevates the skills of those around them
• Strong sense for usability and user experience, with the ability to make technical decisions that enhance the end-user experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical direction across teams

Nice To Have

• Experience with Godot
• Experience with real-time systems and multi-threaded programming
• Experience building products used by non-technical adults and children as young as 8
• Exposure to educational technology or learning platforms