Principal Engine Programmer New IP

4A Games is seeking a Principal Engine Programmer to lead the technical foundation for a new IP. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing engine and gameplay systems, with a focus on Unreal Engine. The programmer will maintain scalable architectures, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to long-term engine strategy, ensuring high performance across various platforms.

Must Have

• Design, prototype, and implement robust engine and gameplay systems.
• Develop and maintain data-driven, modular, and scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with design, gameplay, and art teams to define efficient pipelines and tools.
• Profile, debug, and optimize engine performance across multiple platforms.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and mentor other programmers.
• Contribute to long-term engine strategy and best practices.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills with deep understanding of object-oriented development and ECS architecture.
• Proven experience working with Unreal or similar engines at a systems or engine level.
• Familiarity with source control, profiling, and debugging tools.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable collaborating in an agile, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and English skills.

Good to Have

• 5+ years of professional experience in engine or gameplay programming.
• Experience with Unreal Mass AI, Unity DOTS, or other hybrid ECS systems.
• Background in physics, animation, or AI programming.
• Tools programming experience with credits on a shipped title.
• Experience contributing to engine or technology architecture decisions.
• Experience with machine learning or procedural systems.
• Passion for pushing technical boundaries and supporting creative teams.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available

DEVELOP AND SUPPORT A Proprietary Multi-Platform Game Engine

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, prototype, and implement robust engine and gameplay systems.
• Develop and maintain data-driven, modular, and scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with design, gameplay, and art teams to define efficient pipelines and tools.
• Profile, debug, and optimize engine performance across multiple platforms.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and mentor other programmers.
• Contribute to long-term engine strategy and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong C/C++ programming skills with a deep understanding of object-oriented development and ECS architecture.
• Proven experience working with Unreal similar engines at a systems or engine level.
• Familiarity with source control, profiling, and debugging tools.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable collaborating in an agile, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and English skills.

Preferences

• 5+ years of professional experience in engine or gameplay programming.
• Experience with Unreal Mass AI, Unity DOTS, or other hybrid ECS systems.
• Background in physics, animation, or AI programming.
• Tools programming experience with credits on a shipped title.
• Experience contributing to engine or technology architecture decisions.

PLUSES

• Experience with machine learning or procedural systems.
• Passion for pushing technical boundaries and supporting creative teams.

comprehensive benefits package available