Game Systems Programmer
Posted: February 5th, 2026 by Kevin Bobbitt
iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC, the world’s leading and most authentic PC-based racing simulation, is seeking a Game Systems Programmer with a strong proficiency in implementing responsive, data-driven UI systems using our game engine’s UI framework to join our team.
The Position
As a Game Systems Programmer at iRacing, you will be working on an exciting console-focused, realistic racing game. Using your previous racing game programming experience you will be responsible for architecting core game systems and gameplay features across the title and supporting single-player and multiplayer feature development within a custom engine. Additionally, you will be responsible for memory management and platform optimization.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain systems such as physics, collisions, damage systems, input and multiplayer (including the multiplayer game servers) across the title to support authentic high speed racing action
- Assist the Gameplay team with feature development, and work effectively across multiple departments to deliver systems and features to specification and on time
- Develop tools and workflows supporting prototyping and ongoing development and functionality validation
- Perform advanced low-level debugging
- Profile and optimize all areas of the engine
- Contribute to, and support the technical roadmap for future iRacing Studios titles
Requirements
- A passion for playing and making games with a strong self-driven work ethic
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent training or relevant professional experience
- Must have worked with platform APIs and shipped titles on Xbox and PlayStation
- A minimum of 5 years of game development experience as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 shipped racing game title
- Advanced proficiency in C++. Familiarity with Python is a plus
- Previous experience building vehicle damage systems, race control, spotter systems and audio is a strong plus
Benefits & Compensation:
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer the opportunity to be part of a talented
team building high-quality, immersive games for players worldwide.
Benefits Include:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntary benefits
- 401(k) and discretionary employer match
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays)
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer the opportunity to be part of a talented team building high-quality, immersive games for players worldwide.
Location, Working Conditions, & Eligibility:
- This position is a full time remote within the United States.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
- We are unable to sponsor visas, or work permits for this role.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to HR@iRacing.com
Or, email your resume to HR@iRacing.com






































