Unreal Engine Programmer

Studio 316; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Games in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine programmer for a remote, 6-month contract (35 hours per week). You will contribute to PACS, a title with publishing support and a massive wishlist, collaborating with the PACS development team.

Applicants should have strong C++, Unreal Engine, and UI experience (UMG/Blueprints), plus Git proficiency. The role offers £34k starting salary, with extension potential based on performance and project needs.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise with Unreal Engine in game development.
• Strong C++ skills within Unreal projects.
• Experience with networked/multiplayer gameplay, particularly P2P.
• Experience on large open world projects.
• Knowledge of UMG widgets and UI systems in Unreal.
• Proficient with Blueprints in Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead programmer and PACS development team.
• Design, develop and implement gameplay systems or features.
• Analyse and refactor code for optimisations within projects.
• Identify potential issues and articulate risk areas in development.
• Maintain high development standards and improve practices.
• Support a safe and inclusive workspace.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

P2P multiplayer

Open world

UMG Widgets

Blueprints

Git

Team player

Problem solver

Job description

Job Type: 6 Month Contract (potential to extend)

Hours: 35 (Full Time)

Salary: Starting from £34k (depending on experience)

Location: Remote

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and assist in the creation of PACS, a title with publishing support and over 150,000 wishlists. If you are a well versed programmer with great experience in Unreal Engine, looking for your next challenge, then we’d love to have a chat with you!

What you will be up to...

• You will be working alongside our lead programmer and collaborating with the rest of the PACS development team.
• Contributing to the design, development and implementation of gameplay systems or required features for PACS.
• Analyse and refactor code for optimisations within projects you are involved in.
• Anticipate, identify and articulate potential errors or problem areas within project developments.
• Maintaining a high level of development standards and improving your practises
• Upholding our commitment to a safe and inclusive workspace.

What we are looking for...

• Outstanding and demonstrable understanding of Unreal Engine
• Demonstrable experience working on P2P Multiplayer Networked titles
• Great and demonstrable understanding of C++ with Unreal Engine
• Demonstrable experience working on large open world projects
• Great understanding and experience working with UMG Widgets & Common UI
• Great and demonstrable understanding of Blueprints with Unreal Engine
• Great knowledge and understanding of Git processes and practises
• A great team player capable of working with a dynamic team
• A keen problem solver with a creative mind for finding solutions