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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Forgotten Empires
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €55,000.0 - €75,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Software Debugging, Video Game Development
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

+ Proven senior level engineer experience in C++ and UE5.
 + Recent experience working in a video game industry
 + Experience working in a team environment.
 + B2 English level - conversational and written.
 + Player/Development experience with Strategy games is a plus
 + You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.
Location: Working remotely in EU/UK (EU time zones required)

## Description

As a Software Engineer with us, you will use your awesome skills in C++ to help us to bring our games to realization. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.
Are you up for the challenge?
*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe
**At this time, this position is only available as a Business-to-Business (B2B) contract.**
Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

 + Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine or in UE5.
 + Generalist skillset, we're not looking for a specialized set of skills.
 + Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
 + Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
 + Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.


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