Tools Engineer

Tools Engineer Become a Tools Engineer contributing to our studio's data pipeline from end to end, working closely with Design and Engineering teams Regular Full Time Remote Work From Home (within the US & Canada) Who We Are AdHoc Studio is a diverse team of video game developers driven by a pursuit of excellence in storytelling. Our DNA is made up of former employees of Telltale Games, Night School Studio and Ubisoft having written and directed such games as Tales From the Borderlands, The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, and Minecraft: Story Mode. We draw inspiration from all forms of media and pride ourselves on our distinctive approach to interactive narrative in games. Our goal is to create resonant experiences that put the player in charge of the story, giving them agency where most games take it away. Our first original title Dispatch was released in 2025. About the Role We are looking for a Tools Programmer to implement creative solutions to bring key systems to life. The Tools Programmer will be working in a close-knit, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should be able to comfortably interface between Unreal Engine and a variety of common game tools in a mixture of C++ and C#. Responsibilities: Partner with team leads to execute on tooling and pipeline improvements. Collaborate with designers and other engineers to find areas where tooling can assist their workflow. Implement studio-wide end-to-end pipeline tooling in C#. Design and implement effective workflows for authoring interactive narrative content in Unreal Engine. Write clear, maintainable, and scalable code. Research, define, extend, and maintain production pipelines, processes, and workflows. Required Experience: Excellent knowledge of modern C++ and C# Generalist knowledge in many aspects of video game development with solid code architecture skills. Positive and self-driven attitude with the ability to participate in a collaborative environment. Self-motivated, capable of working in a remote environment. Contributed significant code to at least 1 shipped title. Preferable Experience: B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Shipped titles in the Unreal Engine. Experience working on current or last gen game consoles. Knowledge / experience video codecs and real-time playback / buffering Experience with at least one major UI toolkit: WinUI, WPF, SwiftUI, AppKit, WinForms, Jetpack Compose, Android Views, Qt, or similar. Experience implementing in-game UIs. Experience working with Perforce API’s Experience working with build systems Experience working in interactive narrative. Experience with interactive script tools. Experience with AWS or other cloud providers. Worked on gameplay systems for a shipped title. A passion for better representation in games and game development. Able to align with team and project goals, but isn’t hesitant to prove out solutions of their own. Salary Range: $81,000-$120,000 When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, and what similar jobs pay. What We Offer: Competitive Salary 401K Medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Working Schedule Flexible Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Leave Disability Leave We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Department Engineering Role Tools Programmer Remote status Fully Remote About AdHoc Studio AdHoc Studio is an independent game developer founded by an award winning creative team. Established in 2018 by industry veterans from Telltale Games, Ubisoft, and Night School Studio. The diverse and growing team has been the creative force behind some of the most groundbreaking interactive narrative titles to date. Founded in 2018 Coworkers 35