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Senior Unreal Developer

5-10 Years

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Unreal Developer to lead the design and development of high-performance real-time applications using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality interactive experiences.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping architecture, mentoring developers, and driving technical excellence across projects.

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, and optimize advanced systems using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
  • Architect scalable, maintainable solutions for gameplay, simulation, or visualization
  • Lead implementation of core features (rendering, physics, UI, networking, etc.)
  • Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences
  • Optimize performance across CPU, GPU, memory, and streaming systems
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ and Blueprint code
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and guidance
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps, standards, and best practices

What You Will Need

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-10+ years of relevant development experience
  • Demonstrated portfolio or shipped projects strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must Have Skills:

  • 5+ years of professional experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Unreal Engine gameplay framework (GameMode, Actors, Components, etc.)
  • Blueprint scripting and C++ integration
  • Level streaming and world partition systems
  • Advanced proficiency in C++
  • Proven experience delivering at least one shipped product (game, simulation, or real-time application)
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques and tools
  • Experience with version control systems (Perforce or Git)
  • Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
  • Experience with:
    • Multiplayer systems (replication, RPCs)
    • Unreal profiling tools (Unreal Insights, GPU/CPU profiling)
    • Niagara VFX systems and animation pipelines
  • Knowledge of rendering pipelines, materials, and shaders
  • Experience integrating third-party SDKs or APIs
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build automation
  • Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset
  • Ability to mentor and guide other developers
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to balance technical quality with project timelines
  • Passion for real-time development and continuous improvement
Good To Have Skills

  • Experience with VR/AR (OpenXR, Meta, etc.)
  • Background in simulation, training, or enterprise visualization
  • Familiarity with AI systems (behavior trees, navigation)
  • Knowledge of cloud-connected Unreal applications
  • Exposure to other engines (Unity or proprietary engines)

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