Unreal Game Developer - Contractual role

Recooty; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xogar Games in Bengaluru (HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar) is seeking a Senior Unreal Engine Developer for a short-term contractual engagement. You will design and ship core gameplay systems for a multiplayer, vehicle-centric action game using Unreal Engine 5.7 and C++, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers.

Responsibilities include building scalable gameplay frameworks, optimizing performance for PC/Console, implementing replication and networking, and mentoring junior developers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or equivalent experience.
• 1–5 years of Unreal Engine development.
• Proven track record shipping at least one PC/Console title with multiplayer features.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5.7 and C++.
• Architect and implement robust multiplayer gameplay systems (replication, RPCs, session management).
• Develop vehicle-based combat mechanics, progression, weapons, damage, physics, AI, and environment gameplay.
• Build scalable gameplay frameworks for future content expansion.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver polished features and optimize performance.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Multiplayer gameplay

Gameplay architecture

Performance optimization

Debugging

Agile teams

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine 5.7

Job description

Xogar Games is an indie game studio that aims to redefine traditional gaming paradigms by introducing decentralized and player centric principles, ultimately creating a more inclusive and rewarding gaming experience. Our vision is to revolutionize the gaming industry by leveraging the unique feature of blockchain to enhance player experience, ownership and interaction within the gaming ecosystem.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Unreal Engine Developer to join our development team on a contractual basis. This role is ideal for a developer with a strong background in Unreal Engine 5, C++, and multiplayer gameplay programming, who has successfully contributed to the development and shipment of at least one PC and/or Console title.

You will play a critical role in developing the core gameplay architecture for a high-quality, multiplayer, vehicle-centric action game, working closely with designers, artists, and technical teams to build scalable systems, optimize performance, and deliver an engaging player experience.

This is a short-term contractual engagement, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5.7and C++.
• Architect and implement robust multiplayer gameplay systems, including replication, RPCs, client-server architecture, session management, matchmaking, prediction, and network optimization.
• Develop gameplay mechanics for vehicle-based combat, player progression, weapons, damage systems, physics-driven interactions, AI behaviours, and environmental gameplay.
• Build scalable and reusable gameplay frameworks that support future content expansion.
• Collaborate closely with Game Designers to translate gameplay concepts into polished and production-ready features.
• Work with Technical Artists, Animators, and UI Developers to integrate gameplay systems with animations, VFX, audio, and user interfaces.
• Optimize gameplay performance across CPU, GPU, memory, networking, and loading pipelines for PC and Console platforms.
• Debug complex gameplay, networking, and engine-level issues while maintaining code quality and stability.
• Conduct code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and mentor junior developers where required.
• Ensure gameplay systems are maintainable, extensible, and aligned with long-term project architecture.

Required Experience

• 1-5 years of professional experience developing games using Unreal Engine.
• Must have contributed significantly to the development and successful shipment of at least one PC and/or Console game.
• Demonstrated experience implementing production-ready multiplayer gameplay systems.
• Experience working on fast-paced game development projects within Agile teams.
• Strong understanding of the complete game production pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical systems, and deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.

Location:

HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore