Programmer III

Hardsuit Labs

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Salary

USD 85,000 - 120,000 monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

July 3, 2026

About the Company

Hardsuit Labs, established in 2015 in Seattle, Washington, is an independent game developer dedicated to creating exceptional games through a collaborative and positive work environment. The company prioritizes a healthy culture that values its people, fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. They are known for their problem-solving approach and commitment to delivering excellence. As a studio, Hardsuit Labs has built a strong reputation as an Unreal Engine-focused development house. They have a proven track record across various game genres and have established long-standing relationships with major gaming companies, holding certifications across all major platforms. They are committed to being respectful, inclusive, curious, collaborative, flexible, and adaptable, always striving for excellence in their products and experiences.

Job Description

Join Hardsuit Labs as a Programmer III and become an integral part of our innovative Programming Team. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and producers to enhance existing systems and develop pivotal new ones, addressing the needs of our content creators and external partners.

Our studio culture is built on teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing. We encourage every team member to contribute positively to our collaborative environment. This role is an opportunity to contribute to the core of game development, working on exciting projects and shaping the future of interactive experiences.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

C++Unreal EngineSoftware DevelopmentDebugging3D MathSystem DesignCode ReviewDocumentationOptimizationAI-assisted development

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain features across various subsystems, including AI, UI, Physics, Character, Graphics, Engine, and Tools.
  • Design, author, and maintain robust and highly optimized systems that meet all design, technical, and schedule requirements.
  • Collaborate with QA and technical leadership to ensure system stability and accuracy by identifying, communicating, and resolving defects.
  • Author, review, and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation for systems.
  • Work with minimal guidance on medium-impact tasks or independently on low-risk tasks.
  • Provide guidance and informal supervision to more junior staff.
  • Help team members set up tools and troubleshoot minor tool issues and workflow blockers.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of professional Unreal Engine experience.
  • 2+ years of experience developing in a team environment.
  • Strong C++ knowledge.
  • Extensive experience working in at least one large codebase.
  • Ability to openly discuss and review technical proposals, requirements, designs, algorithms, source code, and reference documents with programmers, content creators, and managers.
  • Ability to provide meaningful time estimates for medium-sized tasks.
  • Ability to take a large body of work and break it up into actionable sub-tasks.
  • Proficiency in identifying areas that could use optimization.
  • Extensive experience using debugging tools to fix bugs in unfamiliar code.
  • Interest or experience in using AI-assisted software development workflows.
  • Strict adherence to project coding standards.
  • Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to receive and act upon feedback.
  • Great communication, written and verbal.
  • Experience or comfort with client-facing communication and the ability to represent the studio professionally when interacting with external partners.
  • Expert knowledge in 3D math.

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible vacation plan with above standard PTO
  • Health, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Healthcare and Daycare FSAs
  • 401k with company match
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Technology Stipend
  • Paid Sick leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid company holidays and office closures
  • Free parking with gym access
  • Active company culture that fosters clubs, games and movie nights, company events, and parties

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Join Our Communities

The video game industry is experiencing rapid expansion, with a growing demand for skilled programmers to drive innovation. As a Programmer III at Hardsuit Labs, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Your expertise in C++, Unreal Engine, and system architecture will be crucial for developing advanced features. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact game development ROI by contributing to core systems and influencing technical direction, signaling a key leadership position within the programming team.

Posted Date

June 19, 2026