Junior Generalist Engineer (Video Games)
Atariinc · Atari - US (Remote); Implicit Conversions
About this role
**Junior Generalist Engineer (Video Games)** **About Us** Implicit Conversions specializes in high-level emulation of classic and retro games, helping gamers experience favorite titles on modern consoles. With a dedication to preserving gaming history, we combine cutting-edge technology and a passion for gaming to revive cherished games from publisher back catalogs. **Summary** We’re looking for a creative and skilled **Junior Generalist Engineer** to help bring classic games to life on modern hardware. In this role, you’ll design, build, and refine emulators so older titles run smoothly and accurately on today’s platforms. You’ll also write tools to support team workflows and reverse engineer classic games (often with bespoke custom engines) to implement modern quality-of-life enhancements. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, producers, and QA to fine-tune performance, ensure compatibility, and deliver a great player experience—helping preserve and reintroduce classic games for a new generation. **Responsibilities** - Assist in developing, maintaining, and expanding existing emulators and tools. - Assist in maintaining the CI/CD pipeline: install new tools, update machines, and write/monitor scripts. - Optimize games for performance on target platforms. - Debug compatibility issues across a variety of platforms. - Reverse engineer games to patch out bugs, replace media, add achievements/trophies, and implement modern enhancements. **Requirements** - 1–3 years of generalist engineering experience, with a strong interest or background in video game development. - Strong scripting skills (Python, Lua, etc.). - Excellent C/C++ skills and understanding of algorithms. - Clear communicator who works well in a remote team and takes initiative. - Genuine passion for retro games and emulation. **Bonus Points** - Experience building and optimizing software across multiple platforms. - Experience with game emulation or cross-platform ports (commercial or open source like libretro), including creating modifications/patches for classic games. - Familiarity with assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS), SIMD intrinsics, and binary analysis. - Hands-on experience with reverse engineering (additional details not fully visible in the provided text).
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