Who is Ather Labs
- We are a team with 120 international members and growing.
- We are young, love gaming, full of passion and energy.
- We lovingly build amazing products built at the intersection of gaming and technology.
Ather Labs’ flagship game is SIPHER ODYSSEY, an action packed ARPG roguelite targeting global market and all platforms, from Mobile to PC and Consoles, designed for both casual and competitive players. The game is designed to be easy to pick up but hard to master.
Our main studio is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with an office in Danang. Our goal is to be the best mid-core gaming studio out of SEA, to bring Vietnam’s stories and passion for gaming and technology to the world!
Our Culture
At Ather Labs, we're not just building games - we're racing to define the future of gaming leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our culture is built on:
- Speed of execution: We ship fast, iterate faster
- Global competition: We benchmark against the world's best, not just local standards
- Relentless learning & self-improvement: 1% better every day
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Alongside our Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for developing creative ideas and bringing them to fruition through our launch. Specifically, you will provide full-stack engineering support and thought leadership to ensure the implementation of best engineering practices.
As we grow, you'll be responsible for helping to manage our engineering organization and will help with hiring as well.
Job Title: Game Engineer
Department: Game Engineering Department
Reports To: Game Incubation Lead
💢 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Game Development
- Assist in developing gameplay features and systems using Unreal Engine.
- Implement basic gameplay mechanics and technical features based on design requirements.
- Integrate 3D assets, animations, UI, and other content into the game client.
- Support the development of prototypes to test gameplay ideas.
- Help optimize game performance and stability when required.
Debugging & Maintenance
- Identify and fix bugs or technical issues during development.
- Assist in testing and improving game stability and gameplay functionality.
- Help maintain and improve existing game systems and tools.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with senior engineers, game designers, and artists to implement game features.
- Communicate clearly with team members about development progress and technical issues.
- Participate in team discussions, code reviews, and development planning.
Learning & Growth
- Continuously learn and improve Unreal Engine and C++ development skills.
- Follow engineering best practices and coding standards.
- Learn about game architecture, debugging, and optimization techniques from senior team members
📌 REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Final-year students with strong academic or personal projects are also welcome.
Technical Skills
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of C++ programming.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine (through academic, personal, or internship projects).
- Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Basic knowledge of game development concepts such as gameplay logic, physics, or animation systems.
AI-Assisted Development
- Familiarity with using AI tools to support development tasks, such as:
- generating or reviewing code
- debugging and troubleshooting
- researching technical solutions
- improving development productivity
- Ability to critically review AI-generated outputs and adapt them to project requirements.
- Willingness to learn and adopt AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency in development.
Professional Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based development environment.
💫 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Perforce/Git
- Personal or academic game projects using Unreal Engine.
- Experience with Blueprint scripting.
- Familiarity with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.).
- Participation in game jams, student projects, or open-source projects.
- Basic knowledge of 3D math, physics, or animation systems.
💟 Working hours & Benefits 💟
- Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, Performance Bonus.
- Full benefits and salary rank during probation.
- Insurances as Vietnamese labor law and Premium health care & Accident insurance for employees and relatives.
- A half-year and End-of-year Bonus yearly depending on company performance.
- Unique Growth & Performance evaluation every 6 months.
- Recharge time, Sports, Buddy meals, Training allowances.
- A passionate & dynamic environment with full freedom to be creative.
- Company trip, team building & other community activities.
- And many more benefits you’ll love it
🏨 LOCATION
- Head Office HCM: 3rd Floor, Miss Ao Dai Building, 21 Nguyen Trung Ngan, Sai Gon Ward
- Danang: 11 Floor, G8 Building, 65 Hai Phong, Hai Chau Ward
JOIN US!
We want to get to know you and would love for you to consider joining us. Please send your CV to [email protected] with your CV x Portfolio.