Senior Game Developer / UE5 Engineer

Side; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Dynamic, multicultural environment

World’s leading game services provider

Regular progression opportunities

Job summary

Side is seeking a Senior Unreal Engine Engineer to help build a next-generation VR flight simulation in Unreal Engine 5. You will lead technical development across gameplay, interactions, physics, animation, and UI while mentoring peers.

You will collaborate with designers and artists to craft immersive experiences, optimize pipelines, and ensure robust, scalable systems for a production-grade project.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Unreal Engine Engineer with a track record across game development areas.
• Expert-level Unreal Engine 5, C++, and Blueprint scripting.
• Experience developing gameplay, interactions, animation, UI, and core systems.
• Strong physics and simulation understanding for realistic player experiences.
• Experience asset integration, content pipelines, and performance-maintenance.
• Ability to lead technically, mentor engineers, and influence architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable gameplay and game systems.
• Prototype interactions and shape virtual environments for VR experiences.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and production to hit project goals.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize performance, and ensure stable builds.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

C++

Blueprint scripting

Gameplay systems

UI integration

Profiling and debugging

Job description

Description

At Side, we work alongside some of the world's leading developers and innovators to create immersive interactive experiences that combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional user engagement.

At Side, we work alongside some of the world's leading developers and innovators to create immersive interactive experiences that combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional user engagement. This project is focused on the development of a next-generation first-person VR flight simulation experience built in Unreal Engine 5. Combining realistic simulation systems, immersive environments, and intuitive interactions, the project aims to deliver highly authentic aviation experiences that place users at the centre of complex real-world scenarios. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help shape virtual environments, prototype interactions, and refine user experiences that balance realism, usability, and immersion. This is an opportunity to contribute to a sophisticated simulation project that pushes the boundaries of real-time technology and interactive design.

As these are project-based opportunities, positions may be amended, postponed, or withdrawn as a result of changing client requirements and project priorities.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Unreal Engine Engineer, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions across multiple areas of game development.
• Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, C++, and Blueprint scripting, with the ability to architect, develop, and maintain scalable gameplay and game systems.
• Experience developing across gameplay, player interactions, animation systems, UI integration, and core game functionality within a production environment.
• Strong understanding of physics systems and simulation principles, with the ability to develop and refine mechanics that support realistic and engaging player experiences.
• Experience integrating and supporting game assets, interactive objects, and technical content pipelines while ensuring performance, stability, and maintainability.
• Advanced debugging, profiling, and optimisation skills, with a proven ability to identify bottlenecks and deliver performant solutions across complex projects.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor other engineers, and contribute to technical best practices, architectural decisions, and development planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with designers, artists, technical artists, and production teams to achieve project goals.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing VR titles in Unreal Engine.
• Experience working on first-person experiences, vehicle gameplay, simulation titles, or flight simulation projects.
• Familiarity with networking and multiplayer systems.
• Experience working directly with external clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
• You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.

About Side

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc