The Role
Logitech's Gaming Software team is seeking a dynamic and skilled Gaming SDK Engineer to help shape the future of interactive gaming. This role is central to designing, developing, and optimizing Logitech's Gaming SDKs to empower game developers in creating immersive experiences. You'll collaborate with major game studios and publishers, leveraging Logitech's advanced gaming hardware ecosystem, including RGB lighting, and audio integration, to bring these innovations to life.
In addition to SDK development, this role will focus on seamless third-party integrations, ensuring that Logitech's SDKs are compatible with major platforms, engines, and external ecosystems. You'll work directly with high-profile partners, creating solutions that connect Logitech hardware with cutting-edge games and tools.
At Logitech, we are committed to revolutionizing gaming experiences through innovative software. By joining us, you will:
Collaborate with industry-leading developers and studios, including Epic Games, to enhance Logitech SDK integration.
Lead the development of SDKs for RGB lighting, audio technologies, and third-party tool integrations, powered by Logitech Gaming Software to elevate gaming experiences.
Be part of a team that prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation in the gaming industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform gaming SDKs with a focus on seamless integration with high-profile games and third-party platforms through Logitech Gaming Software.
Ensure compatibility with major game engines such as Unreal Engine (via plugins) and platforms like frostbite.
Collaborate closely with game developers to integrate SDK features into games and enable smooth interactions between Logitech's SDKs and third-party tools.
Actively support external developers by providing technical documentation, sample code, and guidance for integrating Logitech SDKs into third-party systems.
Serve as a liaison to Epic Games, other major studios, publishers, and tool providers to ensure Logitech SDKs integrate seamlessly across ecosystems.
Host regular 1-2 week discussions with Logitech's game developer teams to enhance SDK capabilities and resolve integration challenges.
Travel (30% of the time) to meet with game developers, attend industry events such as GDC, gaming expos, and gaming showcases, represent Logitech's gaming ecosystem, and assist with onsite implementation of the SDK for select partners to facilitate seamless integration and collaboration.
Act as the face of Logitech SDKs, requiring exceptional social skills, high energy, and the ability to articulate technical solutions to diverse audiences.
Develop and present training resources for Logitech SDK adoption, implementation, and integration with third-party tools.
Continuously optimize SDKs for low latency, high responsiveness, and performance across platforms like Windows and macOS.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Proficiency in C++ development on desktop software (C#/Python nice to have)
Proven experience developing desktop applications, with a focus on Windows compatibility.
Hands-on experience with game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity.
Ability to collaborate directly with external game developers,publishers, and tool providers, requiring exceptional social and communication skills.
Willingness to travel (up to 30%) for onsite SDK implementation, client meetings, industry events, and expos.
A passion for gaming, with familiarity or experience in gaming culture, trends, and technologies.
Familiarity with SDKs, RGB lighting systems, audio protocols, and third-party integration workflows is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for delivering innovative solutions to elevate gaming experiences.
A high-energy, enthusiastic personality capable of advocating for Logitech's gaming ecosystem.
Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.
Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you!
This position offers an annual base salary typically between $ 114,000 and $ 160,000. In certain circumstances, higher compensation will be considered based on the business need, candidate experience, and skills.
Logitech offers benefits such as Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), Basic and Additional Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement Plans, Commuter Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Paid Parental Leave.
Logitech also offers Wellness Programs, Health Savings Account Plans, access to Expert Medical Opinions, Identity Theft Protection, Breast Milk Delivery to Nursing Mothers on Business Travel, access to a Group Legal Plan, Donations Matching Programs, Employee Product Discounts, and access to Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, sex, age, color, religion,sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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