Principal Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Unreal Engine): Designing and implementing new game features and frameworks for interactive entertainment with an accent on driving innovation and technical leadership. Focus on architecting key game systems, extending Unreal Engine features, and guiding technology development across multiple titles.

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.