Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)

Description

Join us to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading live service franchises. As a Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems, you will report to Principal Technical Director and build the foundational technology that powers Apex Legends. You will design and maintain core engine systems across physics, memory, input, and platform layers. You will partner with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver scalable systems that improve performance, stability, and player experience in a live service environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years developing game engine or systems-level code
• Strong C/C++ experience in performance-critical systems
• Experience working in large, shared codebases
• Shipped at least one AAA game on console or PC
• Experience optimizing memory, CPU, or runtime performance
• Experience developing on Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo platforms
• Strong understanding of 3D math or simulation systems

Qualifications

• Design and maintain core engine systems across multiple domains
• Own cross-cutting technical initiatives from design to release
• Optimize memory, CPU, and bandwidth across gameplay systems
• Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases
• Integrate platform and partner technologies into the engine
• Collaborate with design, art, and audio on feature development
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance

Pay

• *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD for British Columbia
• *$165,000 - $256,000 USD for California

Benefits

• Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
• 80 hours per year of sick time
• 16 paid company holidays per year
• 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) to regular full-time employees

Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games