Studio Wildcard

Product Engineer (Console Live Ops)

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

C++Unreal EngineAR/VR

About the role

Work closely with the QA Manager to verify bug reproduction steps, confirm fixes, and deploy rapid solutions to the live environment.
Identify and escalate console-specific issues that require non-programming fixes (such as Tech Art, Materials, or Level Tech).
Route these issues to the appropriate external departments and follow through to ensure they are effectively and appropriately resolved for console platforms.

Debug, review, and implement code fixes for general and mid-complexity console-specific issues within Unreal Engine.
Partner with the Live Ops Lead to analyze, prioritize, and manage the console issue backlog, balancing technical effort with player impact.
Reporting directly to the Live Operations Lead, you will act as the technical product owner for our console live environments.
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers.

Hands-on Unreal Engine 4/5 programming experience with a solid working knowledge of C/C++.
Strong ability to weigh the technical cost of a fix against its immediate impact on the player experience.
Ability to work core hours of 10:00 AM PST to 4:00 PM PST.
Experience navigating console certification processes (Sony TRC / Microsoft XR).
Familiarity with the ARK franchise (Survival Evolved / Survival Ascended).
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Why you are interested in this role

Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience.
Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.
Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options( pay range is established for WA location and will need to be reviewed for other locations)

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Wildcard Benefits We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.
Monitor, manage, and take product ownership of the daily technical health and live state of the PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014.
We are looking for a hybrid Product Engineer to take ownership of the ongoing technical state and product health of our console platforms (PlayStation and Xbox) for the ARK IP.

Employer Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options( pay range is established for WA location and will need to be reviewed for other locations)
Employer Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer.

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