Senior Software Engineer - Age of Empires (Remote)
Location: Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, Prague, Prague, Czechia, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, Belgrade, Vojvodina, Serbia
Department: Engineering
Workplace: remote
Description
Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC and Console games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 100+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.
We are currently looking to add an experienced Software Engineer (focused in Gameplay and AI) to work on Age of Empires. As a programmer with us, you will use your awesome skills in C++ to help us to bring our games to realization. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.
Are you up for the challenge?
Recruitment Status Notice:
Please note that recruitment for this role is currently paused. We welcome continued applications; however, submissions will not be reviewed until March/April 2026!
*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe
Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:
- Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine.
- Generalist skillset, we’re not looking for a specialized set of skills.
- Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
- Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.
Requirements
What you'll bring to the table:
- Must have prior experience working on RTS based games in a professional setting
- Proven senior level engineer experience in C++
- Recent experience working in the video game industry with at least 1 shipped title
- Experience working in a team environment.
- B2 English level – conversational and written.
- Player/Development experience with Age of Empires games is a plus
- You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.
Location: Must be local to Málaga, Spain or working remotely in UK/EU (EU time zones required)
Benefits
We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.
Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
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By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.
Role Information: EN
Studio: Forgotten Empires
Location: Europe, Spain, Malaga
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote
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