Unreal Engine Developer - Remote/Onsite (8+ years)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Unreal Engine Developer with strong leadership capabilities to join our team.
The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in C++ and Blueprints , with over 8 years of experience in game development or real-time application development using Unreal Engine .
This role requires not only deep technical expertise but also the ability to lead development efforts , mentor team members, and contribute to technical decision-making and project planning.
Key Requirements:
- Develop and implement complex gameplay systems and real-time applications using Unreal Engine.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in C++ and Blueprints .
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Lead technical planning and architecture discussions; define scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing ongoing technical guidance and support.
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices and quality standards.
- Manage task allocation, effort estimation, and sprint planning in alignment with project goals.
- Integrate and enhance existing features developed by other team members, ensuring smooth releases.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and escalate critical issues as needed.
- Monitor performance metrics, debug issues, and implement optimization strategies.
- Foster a collaborative team culture, encourage innovation, and lead by example.
- Stay current with Unreal Engine updates, new tools, and industry trends to continuously improve development practices.
Primary Skills:
- Proven experience as a Senior Unreal Engine Developer .
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Blueprints within Unreal Engine .
- Over 8 years of experience in 3D game development, application development, or visualization using Unreal .
- In-depth understanding of Unreal Engine’s architecture, tools, and core systems.
- Skilled in performance optimization , debugging , and profiling tools .
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong communication, leadership , and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
Secondary Skills:
- Experience with Unity 3D engine.
- Proficiency in C# programming.
- Shader and material development experience.
Must Have:
- Hands-on experience with C++ and Blueprints in Unreal Engine.
Nice to Have:
- Pixel Streaming experience.
- Multiplayer and networked gameplay system development.
- CI/CD pipeline and test-driven development (TDD) experience.
- Experience with other engines such as Unity or Godot.
- Exposure to technical art or shader programming.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Game Development , or a related field.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating past Unreal Engine projects.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage technical teams.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.