About this role
Mission 42 Ventures is hiring a Staff Systems Software Engineer in Austin, United States on a on-site basis. The role sits in Software Engineering, which shapes the kind of work involved. Working hours are spent in the Austin office, not remotely. Pitched at senior, the role expects that amount of experience behind you. The listed pay is USD 180,000 to 235,000 per year. No closing date is listed, so it is best not to wait too long before applying.
Your Career Hunter matched this listing against the employer's careers page on Nov 12, 2026.
Job Overview
Job description provided by Mission 42 Ventures.
Mission 42 Ventures is a learning technology company that builds game-based practice tools to help students build academic and life skills with confidence.
The company is hiring a Staff Systems Software Engineer for its Austin office at 835 W 6th Street, offering $180,000 to $235,000 a year.
The engineer will design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable game software and systems using C++.
Work includes troubleshooting gaming program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
The hire will collaborate with game designers, artists, and other developers to turn design concepts into functional and engaging gameplay.
Advanced features include 2D and 3D graphics, audio systems, physics engines, and artificial intelligence, plus integration of VR and AR headsets and motion controllers.
The role also covers optimising game performance across PC, console, and mobile platforms and contributing through the full development lifecycle.
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related quantitative field.
At least 8.5 years of experience with C++, C#, or a similar language is required, along with six years with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
Applications go by email with a resume to careers@mission42.com.