Mid to Lead UE5 Developer – English/Mandarin Bilingual

About Snail Games USA

Snail Games strives to create the new high bar for gameplay experience in online gaming. We have been a global developer and publisher of digital entertainment since 2009 and are committed to pushing the boundaries of the industry.

About the Role

We are seeking Unreal Engine developers with bilingual skills (Mandarin and English) and a strong understanding of cultivation/xianxia fantasy to join our team. This role bridges US and China teams, ensuring authenticity, technical quality, and creative alignment on a new cultivation-themed RPG built in Unreal Engine 5. Depending on experience, you may contribute as a senior individual contributor (Staff level) or take on broader responsibilities in leadership and planning (Lead level). Technical expertise is required in areas of art, engineering, or design implementation.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles Area (1–2 in-office meetings per month)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with US leadership and the China development team to review and improve assets, systems, and overall quality
• Provide cultural and thematic guidance to ensure authenticity to cultivation and Chinese fantasy traditions
• Contribute technical expertise to gameplay systems, art pipelines, or design implementation within UE5
• Support cross-regional collaboration by mentoring, documenting processes, and raising the quality bar
• (Lead level) Guide planning, set standards, and coordinate cross-disciplinary workflows

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in game development with Unreal Engine 5
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
• Strong understanding of Chinese culture, especially cultivation/xianxia fantasy themes
• Technical proficiency in at least one discipline (engineering, art, or design)

Nice to Have

• Leadership or planning experience (team guidance, milestone planning, or cross-discipline coordination)
• Experience working with distributed or international teams
• Prior involvement in RPGs or fantasy-themed games

Salary Range: $85,000 – $135,000 Annually (dependent on seniority and leadership scope)

Why Join the Snail Games USA Team?

• True focus on work/life balance
• Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD
• 401k with company match