Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)
Location: Los Angeles, CA, Vancouver, BC
Work Model: Hybrid
Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi titles. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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