Unreal Engine/C++ Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Unreal Engine/C++ Engineer (Gamedev): Developing and maintaining shared C++ foundations, plugins, and components for virtual production studios with an accent on reusable architecture and R&D. Focus on improving server communication, optimizing shared tooling, and driving technical advancements across multiple projects.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in the Riga office, 2 days remote)

Salary: 4,500–8,000 EUR gross monthly

Company

A successful publicly traded company operating virtual production studios and high-end game development.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain shared C++ plugins, components, and actors used across all game projects.
• Improve server setups and communication between applications and backend services.
• Collaborate with game artists to enhance shared tooling and production workflows.
• Drive R&D efforts to improve overall services and technology.
• Maintain and support existing projects.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5, with a strong emphasis on C++ over Blueprints.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Experience building reusable and maintainable code intended for use across multiple projects.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Riga, Latvia office (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• Experience with unit testing and automated testing within Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as HTTP and Web Sockets.
• Excellent math skills, including geometric modeling and linear algebra.
• Experience designing plugins or shared libraries for a team or organization.
• Knowledge of real-time 3D visuals, including materials, animations, lighting, and optimizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule providing flexibility (3 days office / 2 days remote).
• Innovative environment that encourages exploration of new technologies.
• Modern development pipeline using Agile (Scrum/Kanban), JIRA, Confluence, and GitLab CI.
• Access to contemporary hardware and professional development opportunities, including hackathons.