Software Engineer III

IDR is seeking a Software Engineer III to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Los Angeles, California. This role focuses on building and evolving content-creation tooling and workflows for an innovative R&D initiative, partnering closely with artists, designers, and engineers. You’ll help translate emerging technologies into practical tools that improve iteration speed, quality, and creative efficiency.

Position Overview for the Software Engineer III

• Design, develop, and maintain artist- and designer-facing tools that support modern content creation workflows
• Partner with cross-disciplinary stakeholders to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver usable features
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, implementation guidance, and setting quality standards
• Contribute hands-on to a shared codebase, emphasizing maintainability, performance, and reliability
• Mentor and support other engineers, helping elevate team practices and outcomes

Requirements for the Software Engineer III

• 6+ years of professional game development experience, including meaningful contributions to shipped titles
• 3+ years building tools for cross-disciplinary teams (artists/designers/engineers) with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Professional experience developing tools in Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5)
• Experience creating extensions or pipelines for modern digital content creation tools (e.g., Maya, Photoshop)
• Proficiency with modern cross-platform UI/tooling frameworks (e.g., Qt, Electron, or web-based frameworks such as React) and solid knowledge of software design patterns

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.