Lead Engineer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote; applicants may be located outside Ireland

Company

A fully remote game studio developing the best-selling FPS game Ready or Not and other player-focused game experiences.

What you will do

• Manage and collaborate with engineers, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback across game development disciplines.
• Develop flexible, scalable, and network-friendly gameplay systems and tools in Unreal Engine 5.
• Guide the development of major project systems and establish software architecture, design principles, engineering standards, processes, and work patterns.
• Identify and reduce technical risks related to execution and schedules.
• Work with production and leadership to estimate, plan, and deliver milestones on time.
• Communicate technical solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional game development experience.
• 4+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong C++ and mathematics skills.
• Understanding of multiplayer games, replication, and client-server or other authority architectures.
• Experience shipping at least one AAA console title.
• Recent professional experience with Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, performance considerations, and code quality practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience extending or modifying Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience shipping multi-platform titles.
• Familiarity with all stages of game development, from concept through post-launch operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, remote-first work environment.
• Collaboration with a distributed studio of more than 90 people from around the world.
• For Irish residents or citizens, the role is offered as a full-time employee position.
• For applicants outside Ireland, the role is offered on a contractor basis.
• Salary is determined by applicant location, market rates, and relevant experience.