Senior Games Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Games Engineer (Unreal Engine): Developing and maintaining game systems and features for original games based on established animated IPs with an accent on C++ and Blueprint implementation. Focus on building technical foundations, optimizing performance across platforms, and implementing complex gameplay features from concept to launch.

Location: Remote-friendly with flexibility on location

Company

An independent animation studio based in Australia expanding into game development with a massive global fanbase and established IP portfolio.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain game systems, features, and functionality using Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with leadership and creatives to implement gameplay and technical requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and participate in code reviews.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development cycle.
• Optimize game performance and stability across various target platforms.
• Integrate assets and tools into the game pipeline and support the process from prototype to release.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional game development experience.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5, C++, and Blueprints.
• Strong understanding of game architecture and development best practices.
• Proven experience implementing gameplay features from concept to completion.
• Ability to optimize performance and stability in game projects.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping games on PC, console, or mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of multiplayer or online game systems.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Experience building development tools and pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or similar development methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility on location.
• Opportunity to work with globally recognized IP and a passionate fanbase.
• Direct collaboration with studio leadership and creative teams.
• Chance to shape the technical foundations of a growing games department.
• Art-first culture driven by passion, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.