Lead Unreal Engine Developer

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Volmi — A Virtuos Studio seeks a Lead Unreal Engine Developer to design and oversee core architecture and game systems for Unreal Engine projects. Responsibilities include optimizing performance, designing tools and pipelines, integrating third-party plugins, leading codebase structure and tech design decisions, conducting deep profiling and debugging across multiple platforms (PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Mobile), ensuring CI/CD and code quality, and representing engineering to stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses 6+ years in game development with 3+ years using Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5), strong C++ skills, and experience shipping games in a senior/lead capacity. Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex codebases is essential.
Must have:
  • 6+ years game dev, 3+ years Unreal Engine
  • Strong C++17/20, memory management
  • Shipped at least one game as senior/lead
  • Lead engineering teams, manage codebases
  • Cross-platform development experience
  • Performance profiling (Unreal Insights)
Good to have:
  • Engine plugin writing, UE source code contributions
  • Cross-platform development with different input/UI abstraction layers
  • ECS architectures or modular game framework design
  • Multiplayer experience (dedicated server architecture)
Perks:
  • Professional advancement opportunities
  • Training and workshops
  • Access to international network of studios
  • Modern office in Kyiv
  • Medical insurance
  • Support during blackouts
  • Remote work and flexible schedule
  • Transparent employment system
  • CSR project involvement

Job Details

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Volmi — A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world’s leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

Join our team of like-minded people passionate about a common goal and love for games as a Lead Unreal Engine Developer!

Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee core architecture and game systems for Unreal Engine project;
  • Optimize memory, CPU/GPU usage, and loading systems for large-scale worlds and assets;
  • Design tools and pipelines to support faster iteration for designers and artists;
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party plugins, middleware, and engine extensions;
  • Lead codebase structure, enforce architecture standards, and drive tech design decisions;
  • Conduct deep profiling and debugging across multiple platforms (PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Mobile);
  • Ensure CI/CD integration and code quality via test automation, static analysis, and peer reviews;
  • Represent engineering in discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in game development with 3+ years using Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5);
  • Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine internals (Gameplay Framework, UMG, replication, etc);
  • Strong C++ 17/20 skills; excellent low-level understanding of memory management and multithreading;
  • Proven experience shipping at least one game in a senior or lead capacity;
  • Previous experience leading engineering teams and managing complex codebases;
  • Strong grasp of rendering pipeline and GPU/CPU performance profiling (Unreal Insights, PIX, RenderDoc);
  • Solid experience shipping games across multiple platforms, including at least one console project;
  • Proficient with version control (Git/Perforce) and task management (JIRA);
  • Strong communication skills in English, and ability to work with remote teams.

Will be a plus:

  • Experience writing engine plugins or contributing to UE source code;
  • Worked on cross-platform development with different input/UI abstraction layers;
  • Knowledge of ECS architectures or modular game framework design;
  • Multiplayer experience (e.g., dedicated server architecture).

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high- quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.
About Our Team
Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.
In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
  • The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
  • Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
  • As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
  • The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
  • The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
  • Medical insurance;
  • Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
  • The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
  • A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
  • Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 1123
  • Posting Date 04/02/2025, 11:07 AM
  • Locations Ukraine, Kyiv (Hybrid)
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-DK1 #LI-vok

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