Senior Unreal Developer

JSM Consulting Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JSM Consulting Inc. is seeking a Senior Unreal Developer to lead design and development of high‑performance real‑time applications using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5). You will shape architecture, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence across projects.

You will design and optimize systems, implement core features, collaborate with designers and stakeholders, and ensure scalable, maintainable solutions with strong performance and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Unreal Engine experience and shipped projects.
• Strong understanding of rendering, physics, UI, and networking in UE.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor developers on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Unreal Engine-based systems and gameplay features.
• Architect scalable, maintainable solutions for simulations, visualization, or games.
• Lead core feature implementation (rendering, physics, UI, networking).
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and guidance.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and stakeholders to deliver quality experiences.

Skills

Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)

Gameplay framework

Blueprint scripting

C++ proficiency

Level streaming

World partition

Performance optimization

Multiplayer systems

Unreal profiling tools

Niagara VFX

Code reviews/mentoring

Version control (Perforce/Git)

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related

5-10+ years development experience

Tools

Perforce

Git

Unreal Insights

Job description

Senior Unreal Developer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Unreal Developer to lead the design and development of high-performance real-time applications using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality interactive experiences.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping architecture, mentoring developers, and driving technical excellence across projects.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and optimize advanced systems using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
• Architect scalable, maintainable solutions for gameplay, simulation, or visualization
• Lead implementation of core features (rendering, physics, UI, networking, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences
• Optimize performance across CPU, GPU, memory, and streaming systems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ and Blueprint code
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and guidance
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, standards, and best practices

What You Will Need

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10+ years of relevant development experience
• Demonstrated portfolio or shipped projects strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must Have Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)
• Strong expertise in:
• Unreal Engine gameplay framework (GameMode, Actors, Components, etc.)
• Blueprint scripting and C++ integration
• Level streaming and world partition systems
• Advanced proficiency in C++
• Proven experience delivering at least one shipped product (game, simulation, or real-time application)
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques and tools
• Experience with version control systems (Perforce or Git)
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with:
  • Multiplayer systems (replication, RPCs)
  • Unreal profiling tools (Unreal Insights, GPU/CPU profiling)
  • Niagara VFX systems and animation pipelines
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines, materials, and shaders
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs or APIs
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build automation
• Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset
• Ability to mentor and guide other developers
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance technical quality with project timelines
• Passion for real-time development and continuous improvement

Good To Have Skills

• Experience with VR/AR (OpenXR, Meta, etc.)
• Background in simulation, training, or enterprise visualization
• Familiarity with AI systems (behavior trees, navigation)
• Knowledge of cloud-connected Unreal applications
• Exposure to other engines (Unity or proprietary engines)