Generalist Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Generalist Engineer (Unreal Engine/C++): Developing ambitious and innovative game experiences across multiple engineering disciplines with an accent on gameplay systems, tooling, and performance. Focus on implementing features in an Unreal Engine codebase, resolving technical debt, and collaborating with creative teams to build immersive storytelling worlds.

Location: Raleigh, NC. Must be based in the area or open to relocating. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Company

Artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film, television, and immersive interconnected worlds.

What you will do

• Contribute to gameplay, systems, UI, tools, and performance tasks based on project needs.
• Implement features and iterate quickly in close collaboration with designers and artists.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within an Unreal Engine codebase.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt.
• Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in game development engineering across one or more disciplines.
• Solid programming skills in C++ with practical experience in Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5).
• Proven ability to contribute to multiple areas of a game project (e.g., gameplay, UI, tools).
• Comfort working in an iterative, team-oriented development environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping at least one commercial title.
• Experience with live service or early-stage game development.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an artist-led studio with a bold creative vision for the future of storytelling.
• Collaborative environment working alongside high-profile creative leaders.
• In-person collaboration with technical and creative teams in Raleigh.