Unreal Engine Developer (Focus on UI)

Location: Remote worldwide; working hours are 10 AM–7 PM (GMT+3), with possible adjustment.

Company

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience creating games for mobile, PC, and consoles, including the Shadow Fight and Vector franchises.

What you will do

• Own the development, maintenance, and evolution of UI systems for SPINE.
• Collaborate with UI artists, support their workflows, and guide Unreal Engine UI best practices.
• Support new and existing systems, create and maintain documentation, and prevent design decay.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to other teams.
• Participate in technical discovery, requirements gathering, planning, estimation, prioritization, and work breakdown.
• Maintain code quality through engineering excellence, maintainability, and code reviews.

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in game development.
• Shipped Unreal Engine games for PC or console.
• Experience architecting UI systems for cross-platform PC or console games.
• Proficiency in C++ and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Fluent Russian communication is required.

Nice to have

• Expertise in CommonUI, UMG Viewmodel, Gameplay Systems and GAS, or Custom Editor Tools.
• Experience with third-person action games.
• Deep familiarity with and hands-on experience in Unreal Engine source code.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, informal work environment with shared gaming interests and internal game jams.
• Support for professional development, specialized conferences, and educational events.
• Remote work from all over the world.
• Working hours aligned with GMT+3, with possible adjustment.
• Competitive salary based on professional qualifications.