Debug Engineer (Gameplay) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity Entertainment; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking a Debug Engineer to create tools, diagnose issues, and support the development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in debugging, experience with 3D math, and familiarity with Unreal Engine, all within a fully remote setup. Benefits include generous PTO, healthcare, and wellness allowances.

Benefits

Generous PTO allowance

Private Medical & Dental Healthcare

Discretionary Studio Bonus

Health & Wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in debugging and troubleshooting software systems.
• Ability to apply 3D math concepts to rendering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create internal tools that assist in problem solving.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot game features and stability.
• Perform in-depth debugging and analysis of system failures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical problems.

Skills

Debugging experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

3D math understanding

Familiarity with diagnostic tools

Problem-solving abilities

Unreal Engine experience

Job description

Overview

Debug Engineer (Gameplay) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Responsibilities

• Create internal tools that assist in problem solving, improve developer ease to maintain, and identify issues
• Diagnose and troubleshoot game features and stability
• Perform in-depth debugging and analysis of system failures
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve technical problems
• Develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++
• Assist in the development and implementation of system improvement strategies
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to identify issues in a timely manner

What you will bring

• An appetite to cover a wide spectrum of game systems and become a core knowledgebase to support the development team.
• Ability to decipher 3D math, concepts and apply it to primitive rendering concepts for visualizations
• Proven experience in debugging and troubleshooting software systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and methodologies
• Experience with Unreal Engine

Benefits

• A generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home set up
• Other benefits based on your region

How to apply

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Equal Opportunity

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.