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Forgotten Empires is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Age of Empires (Remote)

Join a dedicated team building on the legacy of one of the most iconic real-time strategy franchises. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a central role in evolving core gameplay mechanics and artificial intelligence systems using a proprietary engine written in C++.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain gameplay features and supporting tools within a custom codebase
  • Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks through profiling and optimization
  • Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to implement and refine game systems
  • Contribute across multiple technical areas, embracing a generalist mindset to solve diverse challenges

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on gameplay or AI systems
  • Strong command of C++ and low-level performance considerations
  • Ability to adapt and contribute across disciplines without relying on narrow specialization
  • Current residency within Europe to align with our remote-first team structure

Environment & Culture

We foster a creative and inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives are valued. Our team spans multiple countries, united by a shared passion for building immersive strategy experiences. With full remote flexibility across Europe, we emphasize clear communication, mutual support, and technical excellence.

This is a unique chance to influence the evolution of a storied franchise while working with a close-knit, skilled group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of real-time strategy gameplay.

Required Skills
C++
About company
Forgotten Empires

Forgotten Empires is a fully remote game development studio specializing in strategy games. Starting in 2012 as a modding project for Age of Empires II, the team has grown into a professional studio of over 100 passionate developers.

The studio is known for its work on the Definitive Editions of the Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology Retold, and Stellaris Infernals. They focus on creating immersive, creative, and commercially successful strategy games loved by players worldwide.

With expertise in end-to-end development, design, engineering, art direction, and QA support, Forgotten Empires partners with major studios to bring high-quality strategy titles to life.

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