# Game Engine Engineer - Company: [Thatgamecompany]() - Location: China - Shanghai - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: September 8, 2026 ## Job description ## **Responsibilities** * Analyze and resolve complex game performance bottlenecks, optimizing CPU/GPU, memory, energy, and I/O usage across a wide spectrum of Android devices * Evaluate team workflows to identify inefficiencies, developing solutions that streamline engineering processes and proactively reduce technical debt * Design and implement robust Android performance testing metrics and automated pipelines to elevate the gameplay development experience * Diagnose and fix rendering anomalies and runtime issues, including frame-rate drops, graphical artifacts, and memory leaks * Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features ## **Required Skills** * 5+ years of professional software development experience using C++ * Strong foundation in computer science, applied mathematics, and analytical modeling * Deep understanding of the Android ecosystem and mobile game development * Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization * Proficiency in at least one Graphics API (Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal) * Fluent in written English for professional communications ## **Preferred Skills** * Cross-platform development experience (iOS/Windows/PlayStation/Nintendo Switch) * Familiarity with Lua, or similar scripting languages * Ability to discuss or share examples of advanced C++ work (e.g., custom engines, renderers, or similar projects) ## Apply [Apply on Thatgamecompany]() Canonical job page: