UK-based Unreal Engine Multiplayer Engineer (Contract)

Code Wizards Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Game and Esports Tech company in the UK is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine Engineer for a freelance role. You will build and optimize multiplayer systems and deliver crossplay functionality across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and a strong background in multiplayer networking. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact cross-platform projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (C++ & Blueprints).
• Proven track record with multiplayer networking and crossplay.
• Experience with backend tech, ideally Nakama or similar.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise multiplayer systems in Unreal Engine.
• Deliver crossplay functionality across multiple platforms.
• Work on client-side and server-side features.

Skills

Unreal Engine (C++ & Blueprints)

Multiplayer networking

Crossplay functionality

Client / server architecture

Independent work

Tools

Nakama

Job description

A leading Game and Esports Tech company in the UK is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine Engineer for a freelance role. You will build and optimize multiplayer systems and deliver crossplay functionality across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and a strong background in multiplayer networking. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact cross-platform projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.