Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer

FourPointZero Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer in the United Kingdom for a permanent role, with remote work options available. This position involves core development tasks across AR broadcasts and VR environments, contributing directly to a fast-growing studio that builds unique live sports platforms. Candidates should have strong Unreal Engine and advanced C++ experience. This is a remarkable opportunity for developers looking to shape the future of interactive broadcasting technology.

Responsibilities

• Core development in Unreal Engine using C++ and Blueprints.
• Plugins, modular systems and asset integration.
• Physics for realistic vehicle behaviour.
• Live telemetry integration and environment updates.

Skills

Strong Unreal Engine experience (UE4/UE5)

Advanced C++ for real-time visual work

Plugin development

Perforce experience

Blueprint prototyping

AR/VR/XR development and GPU performance tuning

Job description

Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer - Permanent role

Remote (UK or EU)

£70,000-£80,000 + options

Overview

We're working with an exciting, fast-growing studio building a live sports platform that lets viewers race against real competitors within the broadcast. Your inputs at home show up as a ghost vehicle in the live feed, driven through Unreal Engine environments powered by real telemetry.

Owing to the award of multi‑year contracts with high‑profile sports and racing bodies, they're looking to hire a Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer to help shape the next stage of the platform.

As a Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer, you'll work across AR broadcast, VR environments and simulator systems. The role is hands‑on, building core modules, improving performance on consumer hardware and guiding the wider team's approach. You'll work directly with the CEO, with real input on both foundations and final output.

What you'll work on

• Core development in Unreal Engine using C++ and Blueprints
• Plugins, modular systems and asset integration
• Physics for realistic vehicle behaviour
• Live telemetry integration and environment updates

What you bring

• Strong Unreal Engine experience (UE4/UE5)
• Advanced C++ for real-time visual work
• Plugin development
• Perforce experience
• Blueprint prototyping
• AR/VR/XR development and GPU performance tuning

This is an exciting time to join as a Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer. The company has multi‑year contracts through 2027, partnerships with major tech partners and ongoing R&D work that will shape what viewers see on screen.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company where your role and contributions will enable you to quickly develop your skills, while also seeing your work shape the future direction of the platform.

To learn more about this Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer role, get in touch