Senior Unreal Engine Developer

5 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Magic Media seeks a Senior Unreal Engine Developer to implement and improve efficient core software using Unreal Engine 4, maintain and build C++ code, provide architectural oversight, and collaborate on engineering solutions. Responsibilities include working with content creators and engineers across disciplines to build games. The ideal candidate will possess extensive UE programming experience, strong C++ and Blueprint skills, and excellent communication. Experience with multiplayer systems, VR, tools development, and cloud services (Amazon Gamelift, Google Firebase, or Microsoft Playfab) is desirable.

Must have:

Extensive Unreal Engine experience
Proficient in C++ and Blueprints
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Architectural oversight

Good to have:

Multiplayer gameplay systems
Network replication
VR technologies
Tools development
Unity experience
Cloud service experience (AWS, Google Firebase, Microsoft Playfab)

Perks:

Permanently remote position
Skill improvement opportunities
International work environment
Career growth
Flexible working hours
Inclusive culture
Ongoing training

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Job Details

Description

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are looking for a Senior Unreal Engine Developer who is self-motivated, goal-orientated, and a strong team player. The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time UE programming experience in games. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the digital content production process and who is willing to work with content creators and engineers of other disciplines to build awesome games.

What you will do:

Implement and improve a variety of fast and efficient core software using Unreal Engine 4.
Maintain and build code using C++ for all assigned work streams.
Help provide architectural oversight across the entire application.
Collaborate to devise optimal engineering solutions to technical challenges.

Requirements

Great understanding of modern C++ and Blueprints.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent in English.

Desirable Pluses:

Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication, core engine, and Virtual Reality technologies.
Experience in Tools Development.
Unity experience.
Experience working with Amazon Gamelift, Google Firebase or Microsoft Playfab.
Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent).

Benefits

Permanently remote position.
An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
Career growth and development.
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.