Starving Pixels

www.starvingpixels.com

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About the Company

Starving Pixels is an Independent Studio that Designs High Premium Games. Daniel Cairo is a new game designer looking to change the market of gaming and how games are made. Starving Pixels helps Artists and Programmers come together to make exceptional games and give profit to those who make the games they create.

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Company Name: Starving Pixels
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Job Description: Job title: Senior Software Engineer – Unreal Engine Role Summary: Lead architect and developer of core gameplay systems for a pixel‑art fantasy indie title, ensuring high performance and modular code while integrating art and narrative assets. Expectations: Minimum 5 years professional game development, 2 shipped titles (at least one Unreal Engine). Proven indie‑team experience, ability to multitask, and strong communication skills. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems (combat, crafting, progression, resource management) in Unreal Engine 5 using C++ and Blueprints. - Integrate narrative, UI, visual, and audio assets, collaborating with artists, designers, and writers. - Build modular, scalable codebases and develop tools/pipelines for pixel‑art and animation workflows. - Profile and optimize performance across PC and console platforms. - Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and produce technical documentation. - Participate in sprint planning, playtesting, and iterative design feedback. Required Skills: - Expert proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, C++, Blueprints, and Gameplay Ability System (GAS). - Deep understanding of game architecture, memory management, and performance optimization. - Experience with 2D/3D hybrid rendering, pixel‑art pipelines, and stylized UI integration. - Strong grasp of systemic design, mechanics interlock with narrative and progression. - Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset. - Bonus: multiplayer networking, save/load systems, console certification experience. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.