Unreal Engine Gameplay/AI Engineer (Contract / Full-Time)

Legion Studios Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health plan

Unlimited PTO

401k matching

Job summary

Legion Studios Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking an Unreal Engineer (Mid–Lead) to build the core combat and gameplay systems for Covenant, a Dark Fantasy RPG. You will work across design, art, and engineering to deliver robust, scalable features and iterate based on feedback.

You should be proficient in C++, Unreal Engine, and networking, with a strong focus on optimization, multithreading, and tooling to support cross‑platform development. Leadership and mentoring are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine and gameplay systems.
• Experience with AI workflows and GAS integration.
• Proficient in C++ and multithreading.
• Experience with networking and replication.
• Ability to prototype and iterate on features.

Responsibilities

• Implement core gameplay systems and combat mechanics.
• Collaborate with design, art, and engineering teams to deliver cohesive features.
• Optimize performance and fix bugs across platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable code with good documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical decisions.

Skills

Unreal Engine

AI workflow

Gameplay programming

Networking

C++

Profiling/Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Perforce

Unreal Editor

Job description

Engineer - Unreal (Mid - Lead) (Full-Time) - Nashville, TN

Job Description

Join us at Legion Studios as we work on our debut title backed by a major upcoming publisher.

We are currently working on Covenant; a First-Person Melee / Shooter RPG set in a Dark Fantasy world; weaving strong gameplay, immersive worlds, and compelling narratives to capture the imagination of our players in both multiplayer and single-player modes.

We are in search of talented and passionate developers driven by an unwavering commitment to unveil the next gaming pillar. Joining our team will allow you to have a significant impact on the projects we work on, and we are looking for self-motivated team members with a strong work ethic.

Below is what you would be responsible for here at Legion Studios.

AI: Experience with Unreal Engine and the related AI workflow

Melee Combat: Deep understanding of Melee Combat and related workflows (Hit Traces, Input Handling, etc)

Deep understanding of GAS integration and setup.

Deep understanding of movement in Unreal Engine, Custom Movement Modes, Networking, Input Controls, and Root motion sources.

Deep understanding of the Character Movement Component. (Bonus if you have experience with the Mover Plugin from Epic)

Experience with custom movement modes like Sliding, Grappling, etc.

Extensive knowledge of Unreal's replication principles across all net modes

Experience with extending Unreal's OnlineSubsystems to support cross-platform development

Networking of client-predictive movement using the character movement component's replication framework

Collaborate with other disciplines like Design, Art, and Engineering to produce a cohesive game experience.

Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback.

Maintain stability, optimize performance, and fix bugs.

Support technical excellence on multiple platforms.

Write robust and maintainable self-documenting code.

Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Deep understanding of systems programming (eg. C++, Memory allocation strategies, UE’s Garbage collection, Multithreading, Task Graph, Data Structures, and algorithms)

Talent for Building Robust, extensible, maintainable systems. (eg. DRY, RAII, Decoupling)

A keen analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills.

Profiling and knowledge of deep optimization techniques specific to Unreal Engine (Unreal Insights / Vtune or similar tools).

Ability to ideate and communicate technical solutions to non-technical disciplines(Eg. Design, Art, ETC.

Be self-sufficient and self-motivated, and can perform duties with little oversight

Understanding of Perforce best practices

Create the scalable foundation for our IP’s combat, RPG systems, and back end.

Bonus Experience

Understanding of Design Patterns and which ones are useful in games.

Rendering Pipeline Experience and Skills

Willingness to learn and experiment with other systems (Eg. AI Behavior Trees, Animation systems, and more)

Experience with Unreal Engine and the related workflows (eg. UAT, UBT, CI/CD).

Networking skills for high-speed, competitive, online action games using techniques such as rollback netcode

Experience with Unreal Engine art pipeline and the related animation workflow (eg. Anim Graph/BP, Control Rigs, IK, Retargeting, Sequencer, State Machines, etc.)

Legion Studios is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our employees. That’s why we provide full premium coverage for medical, vision, and dental to every new team member. We also understand life can be unpredictable, so we offer unlimited PTO and Sick Time to give you the flexibility you need. Additionally, our competitive 401k matching helps you plan for a secure financial future.

Greater Things Are Coming.