Lead Unreal Engine Developer for Real-Time VFX Tools

DNEG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG, a world-leading visual effects and animation studio, is seeking a Lead Unreal Engine Developer to build real-time tools for artists and production teams.

You will lead a small agile sub-team, design and integrate Unreal Engine with our proprietary pipelines, deliver high-quality tools, and mentor engineers under production pressure.

This role sits in a dynamic environment across worldwide studios, offering opportunities to shape realtime tech and collaborate with world-class artists.

Qualifications

• Lead small technical teams or as Lead Developer on complex, multi-person projects.
• Expe rt-level Unreal Engine knowledge with C++ and Blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team leads to design and implement robust methods for integrating Unreal Engine with our proprietary global pipeline.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality tools for artists across disciplines, from layout to final pixels.
• Create and maintain robust methods for integrating Unreal Engine with our proprietary global studio pipeline.
• Lead a small, agile sub-team of developers, providing technical guidance and conducting code reviews to foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the development lifecycle for specific realtime tools, from requirements gathering and scoping to delivery, ensuring milestones are met.
• Act as a technical liaison for production VFX Supervisors and HODs, translating creative requirements into actionable technical tasks.
• Partner with other Technology groups to ensure realtime initiatives are integrated seamlessly into the studios broader software infrastructure.
• Promote best practices for technical documentation, testing protocols, and CI/CD workflows to ensure the stability of production-critical tools.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Python

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Communication

VFX workflows

Artist tools

Git

Perforce

Linux

Windows

Education

Degree in CS/CE

Tools

Git

Perforce

CI/CD

Job description

DNEG, a world-leading visual effects and animation studio, is seeking a Lead Unreal Engine Developer to build real-time tools for artists and production teams.

You will lead a small agile sub-team, design and integrate Unreal Engine with our proprietary pipelines, deliver high-quality tools, and mentor engineers under production pressure.

This role sits in a dynamic environment across worldwide studios, offering opportunities to shape realtime tech and collaborate with world-class artists.