Senior Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5/XR)

TL;DR

Senior Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5/XR): Building a high-fidelity XR vehicle driving simulator with an accent on vehicle physics, immersive interaction design, and simulation systems. Focus on translating real-world vehicle behavior into technically sound systems, tuning handling across varied terrains, and designing instructor-driven scenarios.

Location: Remote (Poland/Europe)

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development, providing creative and technical expertise for AAA and AA games across all platforms.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and refine vehicle, simulation, and gameplay systems within Unreal Engine 5.
• Tune vehicle physics and handling for believable behavior across various terrain types, weather, and fault conditions.
• Own the design of XR/VR interactions to ensure immersion, comfort, and clarity for headset users.
• Develop diegetic interfaces, virtual dashboards, and instructor tooling for controlled, repeatable training scenarios.
• Design AI for in-world traffic and group/escort vehicle behaviors.
• Create scoring, KPI, and after-action review systems that translate telemetry into actionable feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Game or Systems Design, with a focus on vehicle or simulation gameplay for PC.
• At least one shipped simulation or driving title with ownership of vehicle behavior or scripted mechanics.
• Proven experience in XR/VR design, including immersive interaction and motion considerations.
• Strong command of Unreal Engine 5, specifically Blueprints and data-driven workflows.
• Hands-on experience tuning vehicle physics, including traction, weight transfer, and suspension.
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) required.
• Location: Must be based in Europe (Poland).

Nice to have

• Proficiency in C++ and experience building custom systems in Unreal Engine 5.
• Background in terramechanics or off-road dynamics.
• Familiarity with motion-platform middleware and telemetry/washout tuning.
• Experience optimizing XR/VR experiences for high-framerate performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Opportunity to work on projects for top global game publishers.
• Private medical care and paid time off.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion with a community of passionate game dev professionals.