Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer

FourPointZero Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer for a fully remote role in the UK or EU. This position involves developing core modules, optimizing performance, and working closely with leadership to shape the platform's future. Candidates should have extensive experience with Unreal Engine, advanced C++ skills, and expertise in AR/VR development. Join a rapidly expanding company with exciting projects and significant contracts to enhance your skills and impact the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) is required.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced C++ programming for visual applications.
• Experience with plugin development and coding in Perforce is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop core modules in Unreal Engine using C++ and Blueprints.
• Create plugins, modular systems, and integrate assets.
• Implement physics for realistic vehicle behavior.
• Manage 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

GPU performance tuning

Job description

Senior Unreal Engine / C++ Engineer - Permanent role

Fully Remote (UK or EU)

£70,000-£85,000 + options

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 appear as a ghost vehicle in the live feed, driven through Unreal Engine environments powered by real‑time telemetry.

Owing to the award of multi‑year contracts with high‑profile sports and racing bodies, such as F1 and Formula E, and the soon‑to‑be‑announced major Series A funding round, 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.