Senior Software Developer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Software Developer (Unreal Engine): Leading the integration of Unreal Engine into a proprietary global VFX and animation pipeline with an accent on architectural design, tool development, and team mentorship. Focus on building scalable, artist-facing realtime solutions and ensuring system stability across complex, multi-site production environments.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading visual effects and animation studio producing award-winning content for film, television, and immersive experiences.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust, scalable methods for integrating Unreal Engine into the global studio pipeline.
• Develop high-quality, artist-facing tools for workflows ranging from layout to final pixels.
• Lead a small, agile sub-team of developers, providing technical guidance and conducting code reviews.
• Oversee the development lifecycle of realtime tools, from requirements gathering to final delivery.
• Act as a technical liaison between production supervisors and the technology team.
• Promote best practices for documentation, testing, and CI/CD workflows.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading small technical teams or acting as a Lead Developer.
• Expert-level knowledge of Unreal Engine (C++ and Blueprints).
• Extensive professional experience in C++ and Python in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience working in and leading Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exceptional communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with Virtual Production, VFX, or Feature Animation workflows (USD, OpenColorIO).
• Experience developing tools for Houdini, Maya, Nuke, or Katana.
• Experience with multi-user Unreal development and large-scale version control (Perforce/Git).
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of realtime technology at a world-class studio.
• Autonomy to drive innovation on ambitious, high-impact projects.
• Diverse and inclusive global workplace environment.
• Commitment to equitable hiring and support for individual needs.