Console Porting Developer

Astral Clocktower Studios is seeking an experienced Console Porting Developer strongly familiar with Unreal Engine to help bring our upcoming dark fantasy ARPG, Kristala, to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
You’ll work closely with our internal engineering and QA teams to optimize performance, integrate platform services (trophies, achievements, profiles, saves), and ensure both builds meet full certification compliance on schedule.

Responsibilities:
Build and maintain PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Kristala using Unreal Engine 5
Implement and test platform-specific services and UI
Manage performance, packaging, and certification-readiness builds
Collaborate with our existing dev and QA team to fix bugs and meet TRC/XR requirements
Assist with submission and partner portal processes (Sony + Microsoft)

Requirements:
Solid Unreal Engine 4/5 development experience (C++ and Blueprint familiarity).
At least one shipped console project on PS and XB
Strong understanding of PS5 and/or Xbox X|S SDKs
Experience with Razor/PIX Profiling Tools
Familiarity with certification processes and common TRC/XR pitfalls
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with a distributed team
Self-sufficient problem solver with a detail-oriented mindset

Bonus Points:
Experience with both platforms (PS + Xbox)
Prior work on Soulslike or action RPG titles
Passion for animals, metal music, and dark fantasy worlds

Why Join Us?
Astral Clocktower Studios is a global, diverse team that has worked together for several years to bring Kristala to life. Our developers come from all over the world, united by a shared passion for storytelling, creativity, and the dark fantasy worlds we build together.

We foster a positive, collaborative environment where every team member’s voice matters and we’re excited to welcome another talented developer to join us for this next chapter.

If you’re a technically sharp, team-oriented developer who loves solving challenges and wants to help bring Kristala to players worldwide, we’d love to hear from you