Unreal Engine Specialist

The Job - Unreal Engine Specialist

Here at Tanglewood Games we’re always looking for the top talent when it comes to working in Unreal Engine. Whether you're an Intermediate, Senior, Principal or Lead with a passion for working in Unreal then we’d love to hear from you.

Upon joining our team of Unreal Engine experts, your focus will draw on your strengths in areas such as Core systems, Animation, Rendering, Gameplay, Tools, Physics or any specialism that can be found in Unreal Engine. You’ll be seen as a subject matter expert, adding key experience to our projects and becoming a leading expert to our clients.

You’ll have the opportunity to converse with our client studios as well as collaborate and share knowledge with our teams while taking satisfaction from solving challenges and finding solutions that pop up along the way. You’ll not only be a trusted voice but will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career and expertise too.

Wherever your expertise lay we may have the position for you so please do drop your details across to us through the link.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Relevant professional experience in game development using Unreal Engine for your level/role

• A strong proficiency in C++ programming

• An in-depth knowledge of the Unreal Engine ecosystem, its architecture and its components

• Experience in a relevant Unreal programming specialisation such as gameplay programming, 3 C’s (character, controls, camera), GAS (Gameplay Ability System), physics, AI, multiplayer/networking, tools, platform programming, optimisation, etc.

• Familiarity with source control systems, especially Perforce.

Intro to Tanglewood Games

Co-founded in 2017 by veteran programmers Chris and Terence, Tanglewood Games is an accredited Gold Service Unreal Engine Partner, providing top-tier engineering and technical art services; with specialisms in optimisation, porting, technology integration, and full consultation. The team's experience spans a catalogue of global titles including Steel Hunters, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Grounded: Fully Yoked, Funko Fusion, Hogwarts Legacy, the F1 Manager series and Train Sim 5. We work with a wide range of client studios, including Warner Bros. Games, SEGA, and others we can’t talk about yet.

We’re an established games development studio that prides itself on a professional approach to serving clients and developing our staff. Based in Hartlepool in the North East of England we can also offer fully remote positions within the UK.

At Tanglewood Games we’re an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Why We Share Salaries Up Front

At Tanglewood, we believe salary transparency is essential to fairness. We know that people often undervalue themselves when negotiating their salary, and those numbers can shape the trajectory of their entire career. That’s why we’re transparent about what we pay. By removing ambiguity around compensation, we help people focus on doing great work, not guessing their worth.

Intermediate £48,000

Senior £66,000
Principal £77,650

Lead £91,350

Company Benefits:

Tanglewood Games also provide a number of great benefits to our team members. Including but not limited to:

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Private Healthcare with Vitality.

• Cashplan for out of pocket expenses (Dental and Optical)

• 25 days Annual Leave + discretional festive close down.

• Additional days for learning and volunteering.

• Life assurance

• Enhanced Maternity + Paternity leave.

What to expect:

The interview process can be done remotely or in person and is generally made up of three stages:

• Screening call (15-30mins) with the talent team to figure out the basics on if we’re a fit for each other!

• Technical interview (45-60 minutes) – A more formal interview with our technical hiring managers. This will be a chance for us to get to know each other and for us to talk about your development experience and ambitions in detail. We prefer this to be in the form of a discussion rather than a formal coding exam, but you may be asked to complete some exam questions if the role and level demand it.

• Final interview (45-60 minutes) – A final interview with our company directors or members of our management team. This will be a chance for you to get to know the senior management team and all the things that make us unique. You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and culture.

Ready to apply

Please hit the apply button and submit your details and CV.

To find out more please contact Craig, our Talent Acquisition Partner.

• Website - https://www.tanglewoodgames.com

• Talent Acquisition - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcharsley

• Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tanglewood-games