Software Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
Join a leading organization as a Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in advancing innovative research and development initiatives. This full-time opportunity is based in Los Angeles, California, and offers a chance to work alongside talented artists, designers, and engineers in creating state-of-the-art content-creation tooling and workflows. As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in translating emerging technologies into practical, efficient tools that enhance creative processes, enable rapid iteration, and drive quality improvements for cross-disciplinary teams.
The Software Engineer position is designed for experienced professionals who are passionate about developing and optimizing tools that directly impact the way content is conceived and produced. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders from various backgrounds to gather requirements, propose innovative solutions, and deliver high-quality features that meet the evolving needs of the organization. By providing technical leadership and hands-on development, you will help shape the future of digital content creation within a dynamic and supportive work environment.
This opportunity invites you to leverage your expertise in Unreal Engine, cross-platform UI frameworks, and modern software design patterns to create solutions that empower artists and designers. Your ability to mentor other engineers and contribute to a shared codebase focused on maintainability, performance, and reliability will be highly valued. If you are seeking a challenging role that offers career growth, competitive compensation, and the chance to work with an industry-leading team in Los Angeles, California, consider applying for the Software Engineer position today.
Software Engineer - Summary- Drive the development and optimization of content-creation tools for R&D initiatives.
- Work closely with cross-disciplinary stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship within a collaborative team environment.
- Contribute to innovative projects that bridge technology and creativity in Los Angeles, California.
- Design, develop, and maintain artist- and designer-facing tools to support modern content creation workflows.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and deliver usable features.
- Lead technical discussions, participate in design reviews, and uphold quality standards.
- Contribute directly to a shared codebase with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Mentor and support other engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate on cross-functional teams to translate emerging technologies into practical applications.
- Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program promoting long-term growth and investment.
- Access to an industry-leading organization with over 25 years of proven experience.
- Dedicated Engagement Manager to support your career development and success.
- Recognition as a ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for 12 consecutive years.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in game development, including contributions to shipped titles.
- At least 3 years of experience building tools for cross-disciplinary teams (artists, designers, engineers) with strong collaboration skills.
- Professional proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) for tool development.
- Experience creating extensions or pipelines for modern digital content creation tools such as Maya or Photoshop.
- Solid understanding of modern cross-platform UI/tooling frameworks (e.g., Qt, Electron, React) and software design patterns.
- Proven leader with experience mentoring engineering teams.
- Strong communicator capable of translating complex requirements into actionable solutions.
- Problem-solver adept at balancing performance, reliability, and maintainability in code.
- Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement within a creative technology environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in cross-functional teams.
- This Software Engineer role is based in Los Angeles, California, offering the opportunity to work in a vibrant tech and creative hub.
- The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a welcoming environment for all applicants.
- Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Software Engineer in Los Angeles, California, and join an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, click the application button to submit your application today.