Lead Unreal Engine Engineer: Gameplay & Systems

Third Kind Games Ltd

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading co-development studio in the UK is seeking a Senior Unreal Programmer to join a talented team. You will focus on coding and debugging to develop features that meet game objectives while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of industry experience, strong C++ skills, and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine. This role offers an inclusive culture that emphasizes work-life balance and continuous learning, contributing to high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' industry experience.
  • Several years' C++ experience.
  • Deep understanding of Unreal and/or Unity engines.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
  • Experience shipping games on various consoles.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a highly experienced team on game development.
  • Contribute to coding, debugging, and performance optimisation.
  • Deliver and own the technical design of large-scale features.
  • Mentor junior staff and uphold studio standards.

Skills

C++
Unreal Engine
Software architecture
Communication
Debugging

Job description

A leading co-development studio in the UK is seeking a Senior Unreal Programmer to join a talented team. You will focus on coding and debugging to develop features that meet game objectives while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of industry experience, strong C++ skills, and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine. This role offers an inclusive culture that emphasizes work-life balance and continuous learning, contributing to high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.
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