Principal Engineer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Salary: $217,000–$246,000

Company

hirify.global, a division of Paramount, creates high-quality, event-level interactive entertainment across various platforms and genres.

What you will do

• Design and implement new game features from scratch using C++ and Blueprints.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and audio developers to refine key game systems.
• Take ownership of major systems, maintain development schedules, and drive implementation tasks.
• Develop and guide technology development using modular approaches for multiple titles.

Requirements

• Multiple years of professional experience with several shipped games.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, modifying and creating custom tech.
• Deep understanding of the challenges with modern game development.
• Proven history of building new technology to help teams overcome challenges.
• Experience providing feedback and guidance to other engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a creative, collaborative, and trust-based environment.
• Empowerment to take ownership and openly share ideas.
• Focus on pushing boundaries and building extraordinary experiences.