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We're constantly working with some of the world's largest Publishers and most popular AAA games. Here in Australia we have studios located in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne and employ about two hundred of Australia's leading game professionals. Our studio brands operating under the Keywords Studios group are Tantalus Media (Vic, SA, Qld), and Liquid Development (Vic, SA, Qld). As one of the regions leading co-development studios our teams work across a variety of projects from ports, DLC and expansion packs, to remasters. The huge variety of game styles, provides a rich and rewarding learning experience for our employees. This position will be based in Melbourne, and will be hybrid. We are not considering fully remote, or sponsorship applications. Job Description We're looking for several experienced Game Programmers who are eager to help us deliver the consistent level of quality and service our business is renowned for across the globe. You will join our growing team of developers and work on building various game features under the Keywords Studio Australia portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with producers, game designers and artists to implement game features using C++ and/or Lua to a project schedule Testing, debugging, refining, optimising and maintaining game functionality on console and PC platforms. Staying up to date with new technologies and architectures Following Keywords' standards and best practices Assisting and mentoring other programmers in your areas of expertise Skills, Abilities and Qualifications: Demonstrated programming skills in a strongly typed language such as C++ Demonstrable experience using Unreal Engine or Custom Engines Excellent problem-solving skills Well developed skills in at least one game related discipline (e.g. 3D Maths, AI, Physics, UI, etc.) Ability to write clear, maintainable code Demonstrated ability to create and deliver to deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills and pleasant personality Ability to ramp up quickly with unfamiliar code bases or technical skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience Additional Information If you'd like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site HERE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/ Role Information: EN Studio: Keywords Studios Location: Asia Pacific, Australia Area of Work: Engineering Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.