Senior Unreal Engine Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Unreal Engine Programmer (Game Development): Designing, developing, and enhancing core gameplay frameworks for a AAA production with an accent on robust system building and tool development. Focus on architectural planning, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality game standards.

Location: Fully remote within Europe only

Salary: €48,000–€62,000

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on creating AAA productions.

What you will do

• Design and implement core gameplay and engine systems and frameworks in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate across departments to identify needs and integrate gameplay and engine features.
• Improve and maintain existing tools, systems, and pipelines for optimized production workflows.
• Mentor and support less-experienced programmers, fostering technical excellence.
• Contribute to technical planning, architecture design, task estimation, and code reviews.
• Debug, profile, and optimize gameplay and engine systems for performance and memory.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in game programming, with at least 2 shipped AAA titles.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) development.
• Solid understanding of gameplay systems architecture, engine frameworks, and multiplayer/networking fundamentals.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, autonomy, and a proactive approach.

Nice to have

• Experience with engine-level development, editor tools, or custom Unreal modules.
• Familiarity with AI, animation, physics, or level scripting systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Accepting both permanent staff and freelance candidates.
• Partner with Deel to facilitate global hiring, ensuring compliance and tailored benefits.
• Opportunity to work on a AAA production with a team-oriented approach.
• Supportive environment for technical excellence and collaboration.

Hiring process

• First video call (20 min) with Recruiter and Lead Tech.
• Technical test (30 min) before the Hiring Manager interview.
• Hiring Manager interview (1 hour) with Lead Tech and Associate Lead Engine Programmer.