Marcos Somoza — Games Engineer 👋

I build gameplay systems in UE5 (C++) and Unity (C#). Currently tinkering with Playdate.

Resume

Jul 2025 – Present · Middlesbrough, UK
Junior Game Engineer
Dink
- Designing and implementing the codebase for an unannounced UE5 project.
- Migrated core Blueprint features to performant C++ systems.
- Sole programmer embedded with multiple tech designers; turn specs into gameplay/tools quickly.
UE5C++GASPerforce
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Jan 2025 – Aug 2025 · Middlesbrough, UK
Intern - Volunteer Game Engineer
Observer Interactive
- Implemented the full scanner feature (gameplay + UI + data hooks) for Good Boy.
- Built radio calls system and runtime dialogue text decorators.
- Shipped Settings UI and persistent save/load for player & game options.
- Developed Dear ImGui dev-tools to accelerate designer iteration; partnered with Team17 QA for bug triage & fixes.
UE5C++ImGuiPerforce
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Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · Madrid, Spain
Principal Programmer
Yellow Jacket Videogame Studio
- Took ownership of the Unity codebase for Aurora Dawn Poet; stabilized and extended systems.
- Implemented save system and integrated Ink narrative runtime.
- Led Steam publishing (builds, app setup/config).
- Authored light-activation logic as part of an optimization pass.
UnityC#Git
Website Steam
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 · Madrid, Spain
Blockchain Developer
Freelance
- Built Solana NFT mint sites and a launchpad for third-party collections.
- Wrote Anchor smart contracts (tokens, rewards, vesting/lock-in, mini-games).
- Delivered TS/React front ends integrated with on-chain programs.
SolanaAnchorTypescriptReact
Jan 2020 – Oct 2021 · Madrid, Spain
Intern Game Programmer
5th Element Gaming
- Shipped features for Dino Space Adventure (Android/iOS).
- Implemented runtime sorting layers for 2D and the complete tutorial flow.
- Integrated third-party SDKs for the in-game shop.
- Co-developed a drag-and-drop puzzle prototype with another intern.
UnityC#Git
Website Steam