Developer Relations Engineer, Gaming

Job description

Work with game developers and game engines in the Americas region to support exciting new product integrations on Android devices. Optimize AA/AAA game titles, resolve engineering problems with Google technologies and scale the knowledge to improve the overall gaming ecosystem. Advocate for game developers internally and influence Google developer product strategy by working with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, and other cross-functional teams. Drive regular, engineering-focused workshops and meetings with developers to optimize the gaming experience and resolve complex technical problems at a scale of millions of users. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience. 2 years of experience in game development based on unity, unreal, or C/C++/C# custom game engines. Preferred Qualifications: Experience scripting and tooling in Android development environments such as Renderdoc, Perfetto, Frame Pacing API, SurfaceFlinger, GFX Reconstruct and Android GPU Inspector. Knowledge of rendering and GPU pipelines such as OpenGL ES, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX. Ability to be comfortable to advocate with both internal teams and external partners. Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data into useful formats and bring actionable insights through effective communication.