{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e8cfd4dcd6f552402441f343","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8cfd4dcd6f552402441f343","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8cfd4dcd6f552402441f343","title":"Senior Emulator Developer (Android / Console Systems)","description":"About OptiSigns\nOptiSigns builds modern digital signage and device management solutions used across the globe. We are expanding into gaming and interactive experiences with OpenConsole, a next-generation, Android-based console that supports both retro game emulation and AI-generated custom games.\nAbout OpenConsole:\nOpenConsole is an all-in-one system for playing and creating games directly on your TV. Users simply plug it into a TV via HDMI and use the included wireless controller to start playing. It supports a wide range of emulator-compatible game files (games not included), enabling gameplay across many classic platforms. OpenConsole also supports custom game creation, allowing users to build games using third-party AI tools such as Bolt or Vercel and load them onto the console. Its smooth controller performance, compact design, and intuitive interface create a unique, personalized gaming experience.\nWe are seeking an engineer to take ownership of expanding and enhancing this product line, including the console emulator stack, device performance, and future features.\nRole Overview\nWe are looking for a highly skilled Emulator Developer / Console Systems Engineer to work on the next phase of OptiConsole. You will focus on emulator integration, AI enhacing, device input systems, performance optimization, and overall platform enhancements.\nThis role involves hands-on development in Android systems, device emulation, controller mapping, and low-level hardware/software integration. You will work closely with firmware, software, and product teams to push the platform forward.\nResponsibilities\nEnhance, optimize, and further develop the OptiConsole emulator stack and supporting systems.\nIntegrate, maintain, and tune multi-platform emulation engines (classic game systems).\nImprove controller and input device emulation performance, accuracy, and responsiveness.\nSupport loading and running custom games produced by external AI game creation tools.\nImprovie AI enhancing and create AI games\nDevelop configuration tools, controller mapping features, and UI enhancements.\nTroubleshoot complex low-level issues across hardware and software layers.\nValidate performance across different TVs, controllers, and hardware environments.\nRequirements\n3+ years of experience in emulator development, embedded systems, or console-level engineering.\nStrong proficiency in C/C++ (required).\nExperience with HID input, controller emulation, or similar systems.\nClear understanding of Bluetooth, USB, or similar communication layers.\nExperience with Android internals, NDK, JNI, or low-level Linux/Android development.\nStrong debugging and performance optimization skills.\nExperience with classic console emulators (NES/SNES, Sega, PlayStation, etc.) or open-source emulator cores.\nKnowledge of ARM-based device architectures.\nPrior work with AI-driven game engines or custom content loaders.\nFamiliarity with digital signage, consumer electronics, or embedded device ecosystems.\nExperience building configuration tools or UI for controller mapping.\nApplicants must be willing to work on-site at one of three OptiSign locations: Munich, Germany; Houston, TX; or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for positions in Germany and the United States.\nIt is essential to possess professional-level proficiency in English communication.\nBenefits\nComprehensive benefits tailored to the location are available starting from day one. Here are some examples:\nHealthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave & Public Holidays)\nTraining & Development Opportunities\nComplimentary Food & Snacks\nPerformance Bonus","company":"Optisigns","rawCompany":"optisigns","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:31:24.101Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334118","title":"Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"computer-terminal-and-other-computer-peripheral-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Emulator Developer (Android / Console Systems)","description":"About OptiSigns\nOptiSigns builds modern digital signage and device management solutions used across the globe. We are expanding into gaming and interactive experiences with OpenConsole, a next-generation, Android-based console that supports both retro game emulation and AI-generated custom games.\nAbout OpenConsole:\nOpenConsole is an all-in-one system for playing and creating games directly on your TV. Users simply plug it into a TV via HDMI and use the included wireless controller to start playing. It supports a wide range of emulator-compatible game files (games not included), enabling gameplay across many classic platforms. OpenConsole also supports custom game creation, allowing users to build games using third-party AI tools such as Bolt or Vercel and load them onto the console. Its smooth controller performance, compact design, and intuitive interface create a unique, personalized gaming experience.\nWe are seeking an engineer to take ownership of expanding and enhancing this product line, including the console emulator stack, device performance, and future features.\nRole Overview\nWe are looking for a highly skilled Emulator Developer / Console Systems Engineer to work on the next phase of OptiConsole. You will focus on emulator integration, AI enhacing, device input systems, performance optimization, and overall platform enhancements.\nThis role involves hands-on development in Android systems, device emulation, controller mapping, and low-level hardware/software integration. You will work closely with firmware, software, and product teams to push the platform forward.\nResponsibilities\nEnhance, optimize, and further develop the OptiConsole emulator stack and supporting systems.\nIntegrate, maintain, and tune multi-platform emulation engines (classic game systems).\nImprove controller and input device emulation performance, accuracy, and responsiveness.\nSupport loading and running custom games produced by external AI game creation tools.\nImprovie AI enhancing and create AI games\nDevelop configuration tools, controller mapping features, and UI enhancements.\nTroubleshoot complex low-level issues across hardware and software layers.\nValidate performance across different TVs, controllers, and hardware environments.\nRequirements\n3+ years of experience in emulator development, embedded systems, or console-level engineering.\nStrong proficiency in C/C++ (required).\nExperience with HID input, controller emulation, or similar systems.\nClear understanding of Bluetooth, USB, or similar communication layers.\nExperience with Android internals, NDK, JNI, or low-level Linux/Android development.\nStrong debugging and performance optimization skills.\nExperience with classic console emulators (NES/SNES, Sega, PlayStation, etc.) or open-source emulator cores.\nKnowledge of ARM-based device architectures.\nPrior work with AI-driven game engines or custom content loaders.\nFamiliarity with digital signage, consumer electronics, or embedded device ecosystems.\nExperience building configuration tools or UI for controller mapping.\nApplicants must be willing to work on-site at one of three OptiSign locations: Munich, Germany; Houston, TX; or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for positions in Germany and the United States.\nIt is essential to possess professional-level proficiency in English communication.\nBenefits\nComprehensive benefits tailored to the location are available starting from day one. 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