Unreal Engine Co-Development Lead

Pipeworks Studios; Eugene (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Relocation

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work options

Job summary

Pipeworks Studios in Eugene, OR seeks an experienced Lead Engineer to support a AAA partner on an Unreal Engine project. You will collaborate with the partner’s engineering team and coordinate work across external studios, extending their development capacity while aligning with priorities and standards.

This client-facing leadership role emphasizes organizing work, resolving ambiguity, and guiding engineers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Unreal Engine experience and strong C++ proficiency.
• Proven engineering leadership on large game projects.
• Experience coordinating partner/client-facing teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with partner engineers and leadership.
• Translate priorities into tasks and coordinate across external studios.
• Maintain alignment across time zones with clear docs and handoffs.
• Review designs, code, and results for quality and delivery.
• Lead cross-studio technical discussions and decisions.
• Track progress, blockers, and risks with production.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, animation, art, production, and QA.
• Share leadership with Pipeworks lead and handle partner discussions.
• Investigate issues and unblock teams as needed.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Engineering leadership

Client-facing communication

Project coordination

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Pipeworks Studios in Eugene, OR seeks an experienced Lead Engineer to support a AAA partner on an Unreal Engine project. You will collaborate with the partner’s engineering team and coordinate work across external studios, extending their development capacity while aligning with priorities and standards.

This client-facing leadership role emphasizes organizing work, resolving ambiguity, and guiding engineers.