Sr. Unreal Engine Developer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Sr. Unreal Engine Developer (Gamedev): Developing and maintaining a VR application using Unreal Engine (UE5) targeting Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro with an accent on delivering a premium, performance-focused VR experience platform. Focus on implementing a clean, modular Unreal architecture using service-based design principles and ensuring stable performance and smooth user experience on standalone Quest hardware.

Location: Hybrid

Salary: Negotiable (Based on experience and skills)

Company

hirify.global is seeking a skilled Unreal Engine Developer with strong experience in VR application development for Meta Quest devices to deliver a premium, performance-focused VR experience platform.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a VR application using Unreal Engine (UE5) targeting Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro.
• Implement and optimize 360° video playback using Unreal Media Framework.
• Design and implement a download-first playback system, including a local content caching system with LRU eviction strategy.
• Develop a clean, minimal VR UI optimized for browsing and playback.
• Implement core modules such as Catalog Service, Entitlement Service, Download & Cache Manager, Playback Coordinator, and Telemetry hooks.
• Ensure the application complies with Meta Quest Store technical and policy requirements.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE5).
• Hands-on experience with VR development for Meta Quest or similar standalone headsets.
• Experience with Unreal Media Framework and 360° video playback.
• Strong understanding of VR performance optimization.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON-based backend systems, and offline storage.
• Solid C++ and Blueprint expertise.

Nice to have

• Experience with ambisonic or spatial audio.
• Prior work on subscription-based or content-driven platforms.
• Familiarity with VR analytics or telemetry systems.
• Experience working with media-heavy or artist-focused platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Workplace: Hybrid.
• Working Hour: 9 am - 6 pm.
• Compensation & Other Benefits: As per project scope.

Hiring process

• Telephone Round.
• Interview with the Technology Team & Talent Acquisition Team.
• Job Offer.