The L.A. Times Studios LLC vision is to be the premier studio for groundbreaking and impactful storytelling, setting high standards for excellence in content creation and production. We push the boundaries of traditional media, exploring new formats and platforms to reach diverse and global audiences. By championing innovative ideas and diverse voices, we aspire to create a more connected world through storytelling and events supported by robust revenue streams from advertising sales, branded content, event production, products and business development.
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General Purpose:
The Software Engineer supports the design, development, and maintenance of game features, systems, and tools under the direction of senior engineering staff. This entry-level role contributes to creating high-quality, efficient, and scalable code for gameplay, UI, tools, and backend systems. The Software Engineer collaborates closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to bring creative concepts to life and ensure seamless player experiences across platforms.
Main Job Responsibilities:
- Implement game features and systems based on design specifications and technical requirements.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using industry-standard practices.
- Debug, test, and optimize code to improve performance, stability, and user experience.
- Collaborate with team members across disciplines (design, art, QA, production) to integrate new features and resolve issues.
- Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and maintain code quality.
- Assist in maintaining development tools, pipelines, and version control systems.
- Support the integration of third-party SDKs, APIs, and libraries.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and development methodologies in gaming.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 2+ years of professional or internship experience in software or game development OR 4+ years of professional or internship experience in software or game development.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python.
- Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Understanding of software development fundamentals, debugging, and optimization techniques.
- Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team and communicate effectively.
- Passion for gaming and interactive experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven track record of success. Shipped titles, experience with the full lifecycle of product development, launch and LIVE support.
- Multiplayer network gameplay development experience.
- Experience with gameplay scripting, AI systems, UI frameworks, or multiplayer networking.
- Exposure to agile/scrum development methodologies.
- Familiarity with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
- Personal or academic game projects demonstrating applied programming skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within collaborative pipelines under senior engineering guidance.
The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. This Privacy Notice for L.A. Times Studios, LLC sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position with us.
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $120,000 to $130,000 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times Studios, LLC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. We recommend adding our applicant tracking system domain (@dayforce.com) as a safe sender or contact, sometimes these emails get filtered to candidates' spam folders.
