Unreal Developer / Mentor

Job Title: Unreal Engine Developer & Mentor

Location: Hyderabad (On-site)

Experience: 3–5 Years

Company: Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming

About Backstage Pass

Backstage Pass is one of India's leading institutes focused on building careers in the gaming industry. We train, mentor, and empower students to become game developers, designers, and creators.

Beyond education, we are building a Game Accelerator Program in which selected student teams work on real-world game projects with the potential for commercial release.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate Unreal Engine Developer & Mentor who can bridge the gap between industry and education.

This role is not just about teaching — it's about building the next generation of game developers while actively contributing to game production pipelines within our accelerator.

You will mentor students, guide them on real-world workflows, and help them build publishable-quality games using Unreal Engine.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mentoring & Teaching

• Deliver structured training sessions on Unreal Engine
• Mentor students on:
• Game mechanics development
• Level design implementation
• Optimization techniques
• Debugging and problem-solving
• Conduct code reviews and provide actionable feedback
• Support students in building strong portfolios

2. Game Development (Accelerator Program)

• Guide student teams in developing production-ready games
• Contribute to:
• Gameplay systems
• Core mechanics
• Performance optimization
• Help take projects from prototype → polished product
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and other mentors

3. Curriculum & Content Development

• Design and update industry-relevant curriculum
• Create assignments, challenges, and project-based learning modules
• Introduce best practices used in AAA and indie studios

4. Industry Alignment & Innovation

• Stay updated with latest Unreal Engine features and workflows
• Introduce emerging trends (procedural systems, multiplayer, AI, etc.)
• Help align student output with industry expectations

Required Skills

Core Requirements

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
• Solid programming skills in C++ 
• Deep understanding of:
• Gameplay systems
• Blueprints and scripting
• Physics, animation systems
• Optimization techniques
• Experience working on shipped games / real-world projects

Optional Skills

• Experience with Unity (C#)
• Basic knowledge of Python (tools, automation, pipelines)
• Exposure to:
• Multiplayer systems
• AI systems
• Procedural generation
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience (not mandatory but valuable)

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