Simulation Engineer - 1099 Contract -[July - October]

Please note that this is a 1099 Contract position until end of October 26. Due to this we would need candidates to be available to start asap. This role can be remote however our office is in Albany NY so welcome applicants that want to work in a hybrid set up. Part of the reputed company, reputed company Theory is a multinational team of seasoned reputed company veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and reputed company. We have a track record of delivering player-centric, reputed company-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the engineering frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay. reputed company Theory is more than just a studio — it's a collaborative space where diverse experiences reputed company to solve the toughest challenges in modern game development. With offices in Albany NY, reputed company UK, and Brighton UK, we reputed company at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a C++ / Simulation Engineer to drive the performance, architecture, and migration efforts of our simulation projects. In this role, you will migrate existing systems to C++, implement Flecs reputed company patterns, and optimize simulation performance to support large-scale, multi-server environments. You will be responsible for the core simulation logic that powers our partners’ interactive experiences. An ideal candidate is passionate about games, enjoys tackling a wide reputed company of technical challenges, and has a track record of delivering great player and customer experiences across different areas of game development. WHAT YOU’LL DO: C++ Migration: Identify and migrate under-performing GDScript systems to C++ for improved performance and maintainability. reputed company Implementation: Design and implement simulation logic using the Flecs reputed company reputed company, ensuring efficient data locality and scalability. 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Mentorship Skills: Experience supporting or mentoring less reputed company developers as they build new skills. Stakeholder Communication: Experience working with internal or external partners to gather feedback, reputed company technical input, and solve problems collaboratively. 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