Unreal Generalist Real Time Advancements (Unreal)

TL;DR

Unreal Generalist Real Time Advancements (Unreal): Building, deploying, and operating Unreal-based real-time content for live-event systems with an accent on nDisplay cluster rendering, Disguise integration, and performance optimization. Focus on translating creative requirements into stable, performant, and repeatable real-time workflows suitable for high-visibility live events.

Location: Burbank, CA (Onsite). This role requires oversight of show deployments that will involve travel, evening/weekend availability, and occasional long days on-site.

Salary: $96,000–$170,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a premier live entertainment and media company focused on redefining entertainment with cutting-edge technologies like the Sphere venue in Las Vegas.

What you will do

• Build and maintain Unreal Engine scenes, levels, lighting, materials, and Blueprints for real-time show content.
• Configure and support nDisplay cluster rendering workflows for large-format playback systems.
• Collaborate to integrate Unreal output with Disguise RenderStream, including configuration and synchronization.
• Optimize real-time performance through profiling, content budgeting, and debugging for stable show execution.
• Support live-event operations during rehearsals and show runs, troubleshooting rapidly.
• Partner with creative and production to translate show requirements into implementable Unreal solutions.
• Contribute to pipeline hygiene: documentation, project organization, and version control.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years professional experience with Unreal Engine in real-time production environments, preferably live events or large-scale installations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or operating real-time content in time-critical live settings.
• Practical familiarity with Disguise show-production workflows and large-scale playback/synchronization.
• Hands-on experience with nDisplay and/or multi-machine rendering concepts.
• Strong grasp of real-time performance fundamentals and optimization workflows inside Unreal.
• Ability to diagnose and communicate issues quickly and methodically.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends during deployment and show periods as required.
• Basic scripting or tools mindset (Python, Blueprint tooling).

Nice to have

• Experience with Notch or comparable real-time compositing tools in live workflows.
• Familiarity with live-event/LED ecosystem components (processors, signal routing, timecode, networking).
• Comfort with DCC workflows (Houdini, C4D, Maya, Blender) for asset prep.
• Experience with Perforce or comparable source control and structured build practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Recognizes importance of upskilling and career development.
• Offers robust tools and resources for employee growth and longevity.
• Values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or veteran status.
• Complies with state and local nondiscrimination laws and considers reasonable accommodation requests.