Unreal Engine Developer

Cityscape Digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-Work

Hybrid work environment

Headspace wellbeing app

20 days of annual leave + holidays to

23 days after 5 years

Job summary

Cityscape Digital, based in London Bridge, seeks an Unreal Engine Developer to push the engine for architectural visualisation projects. You will work on UE5/UE6.0, Blueprints, C++, and Python to build interactive applications and tools. Strong communication with clients and architects is essential.

The role combines senior production responsibilities with hands-on engine work, real-time rendering, and performance optimisation, in a hybrid London setting with ongoing project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE5) and readiness for UE6.0 for building full-scale interactive applications.
• Deep expertise in Blueprints, C++ and Python for modular code architecture and engine extension.
• Experience with real-time rendering, interactive visuals, or performance optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Engine development and integration of production tools and automation scripts.
• Benchmark, profile and optimise real-time performance on target hardware.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and architects, and document architecture decisions.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Python

C++

Real-time rendering

Performance optimisation

Communication

Agile methodologies

Client liaison

Tools

Perforce

Jira

React

SQL

Job description

Full-time hybrid (WFH Monday-Tuesday, on-site Wednesday-Friday)

Location: London Bridge

Salary: Open to junior to senior levels, so the bracket is wide; depends on experience and current level

Starting ASAP

About Us

Cityscape Digital is a leading architectural visualisation studio located in London Bridge, on Bermondsey Street. We produce some of the highest-quality visuals, interactive VR and film in the industry, working with the world’s top architects and property developers. We are famed for our inclusive environment and respect for artistry from any creative background and are always looking for a good fit for our culture.

Job Description

We are looking for a UE Developer, specialising in Unreal Engine, to work with us on the delivery of key projects aiming to push the engine to the limit within the architectural space. This opportunity would suit a candidate who is technically strong in Unreal Engine, Blueprints, Python and C++. Experience in real-time rendering, interactive visualisations, or performance optimisation is desirable but not essential. A passion for real-time technology and excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills is key, as is having the confidence to liaise directly with clients, consultants and architects whilst working as part of our valued team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Skills & Experience

Unreal Engine & Core Architecture (Required)

• Engine Development: Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE5) and readiness for UE 6.0 for building full-scale, interactive applications. Requires deep expertise in Blueprints (essential) alongside C++ and Python for modular code architecture and engine extension.
• Design and build custom internal production tools, automation scripts, and procedural systems, utilising Unreal PCG to automate and streamline artists' workflows.
• Profile, benchmark, and debug real-time application performance on target PC hardware. Apply memory management, draw-call reduction, and frame-rate optimisation strategies.
• Code and integrate AI agent behaviours, logic workflows, and automated testing/execution features directly within the engine.
• Architect and deploy end-to-end web applications incorporating responsive React frontends, robust SQL database schemas, and industry-standard security protocols (authentication, encryption, CORS).

Technical Project Management & Delivery

• Agile Execution: Proven track record leading sprint planning, task allocation, issue triage, and milestone delivery using Jira and structured tracking frameworks.
• Experience using Perforce for robust pipeline and asset management.
• Conduct risk assessments, benchmarking, and prototyping to establish clear pipeline standards and technical guidelines prior to project rollout.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation (architecture diagrams, API specs, deployment guides) and report routinely on application performance metrics and system stability.

Company benefits

• Centrally located office in London Bridge, moments away from mainline and tube stations
• Cycle-to-Work scheme, with secure cycle storage and showers
• Hybrid work environment
• Access to Headspace wellbeing app
• 20 days of annual leave + public holidays, increasing to 23 after 5 years of service