Unreal Engine Developer

Spaceform; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading virtual design company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine Developer to enhance its collaborative 3D platform. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Unreal, strong C++ skills, and a proven ability to lead projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects using cutting-edge technology in a flexible remote environment.

Benefits

Remote working possible

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Unreal.
• Expert knowledge of Unreal C++.
• Experience with procedural content generation in Unreal.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects.
• Implement bespoke technical solutions.
• Collaborate with design and production teams.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

3D optimisation

API integration

Problem-solving

Tools

Perforce

GitHub

Houdini

Job description

Overview

SpaceForm is a real-time 3D platform to tell stories about design and architecture.

A multiuser design collaboration platform and virtual sales suite for the built environment that directly connects architects and property developers with clients and investors using spatial technology.

SpaceForm has some of the most exciting architecture studios as investors and partners and are looking to expand the platform through growing our Unreal Engine team.

This means continuing development of the front-end app so designers will be able to go from 3D CAD files to real-time, multi-user environments in as short a time as possible.

We are also developing a prototype service that uses AI to extend and enhance how users interact with their designs on the platform, this role will include helping to deliver the prototype in Unreal Engine 5.

It's a unique opportunity to work on the SpaceForm platform that delivers high profile projects for clients across the globe.

The ideal candidate will be focused on all technical aspects of production from creative support to delivery.

A thorough understanding of real-time development and asset optimisation is required together with a problem-solving approach and an eagerness to learn.

With a focus on real-time applications and / or game development, the candidate ideally will have architectural visualisation experience together with a strong background in 3D.

Responsibilities

• Working on project tasks and taking ownership of projects where necessary.
• Technical implementation of bespoke solutions.
• Maintenance of our existing systems.
• Technical implementation and solutions of bespoke applications for experiential projects with ongoing maintenance where necessary.
• Coordinating with external and internal teams.
• Keeping up with latest digital and real-time standards to support our digital offering and end user experience.
• Maintaining and improving our current workflow to support current and future development.
• Knowledge sharing and applying that knowledge to projects.
• Collaborating with designers, producers, content developers, and other developers to deliver a successful project.
• Support maintenance of our production tools (Perforce, AWS, Gamelift etc).

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience (3+ Years) with Unreal
• Previous experience of leading complex projects and coordinating between teams
• Expert knowledge of Unreal C++
• Some understanding of the 3D optimisation process
• Able to adapt and master new technical environments
• Analytic approach to problem solvingAble to manage their own time
• Experience with integrating APIs
• Knowledge of Code versioning (Perforce / Plastic / GitHub etc..)
• Experience with procedural content generation in Unreal
• Houdini Python
• Experience in working with USD, Omniverse
• Virtual Reality experience in Unreal Jenkins
• Advanced C++ knowledge

Package & Remuneration

Job Type : Initial 6 month contract moving into full-time.

Benefits

Remote working possible.

Application

Please submit your application including your resume and a link to your CV to #J-.