UE Engine Programmer

7 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As an UE Engine Programmer, you will be working with Unreal Engine 5 and C++ to develop and enhance the custom Unreal Engine used in the games. This role involves close collaboration with designers to implement and optimize new and existing features, creating and running tests, and working within an agile team of up to 15 members. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a deep understanding of game engine architecture, and expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine. Strong problem-solving and communication skills in English are essential.

Must have:

Work with Unreal Engine 5 and C++
Work with state-of-the-art tools and workflows (VS, Visual Assist, etc.)
Work in an agile project team with up to 15 people
Work on the custom Unreal Engine used by our games
Implement tests such as Unit, Smoke, Integration, Feature, and Functional Tests
Work closely with our designers to implement new features or upgrade existing ones
Participated in one or more complete development cycles
Very good working knowledge of C++
Good knowledge with UE5
Know how game-engines work internally

Good to have:

Knowledge about DOD (data-oriented design)
Worked with TDD (test-driven development)
Experience with performance optimizations (e.g. parallelization)
Solid math knowledge (linear algebra, geometry)
Solid physics knowledge (especially kinematics)
Working knowledge of C#, Python and/ or other languages
Knowledge of how to write Shaders (GLSL, HLSL or Cg)
Some team leading/ project management skills/ knowledge
Good communication skills in German both verbally and in writing

Perks:

A welcoming and vibrant office located just 10 minutes from the central station
A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance
Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless
The flexibility of remote work options
Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized
Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team
Monthly credit card top-up of 44 euros
Recharge your batteries; play a game of table tennis or table soccer
Exciting company-based events
We pay for your train / public transport ticket and a subsidy for lunch

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11 skills required for this role

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unity

hlsl

kinematics

linear-algebra

glsl

python

unreal

design-patterns

communication

agile-development

team-management

Job Details

Your role:

As an UE Engine Programmer will be responsible for working with Unreal Engine 5 and C++ to develop and enhance the custom Unreal Engine used in our games. The role involves collaborating closely with designers to implement and optimize new and existing features, creating and running various tests, and working within an agile team of up to 15 members. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of industry experience, a deep understanding of game engine architecture, and solid expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine. Strong problem-solving and communication skills in English are essential.

The kind of stuff you`ll be doing:

Work with Unreal Engine 5 and C++
Work with state-of-the-art tools & workflows (VS, Visual Assist, …)
Work in an agile project team with up to 15 people
Work on the custom Unreal Engine used by our games
Implement tests such as Unit, Smoke, Integration, Feature and Functional Tests
Work closely with our designers to implement new features or upgrade existing ones
Take part in several projects

Who are we looking for:

You worked already at least 5 years in the games and/or software industry
Participated in one or more complete development cycles
You have very good working knowledge of C++
You have good knowledge with UE5
You know how game-engines work internally – it’s not just a black box
You know about OOP and are familiar with (code) design patterns
Worked with versioning systems
You can work self-directed and reliably
You like working in a team, solving problems together
You have good communication skills in English both verbally and in writing

The ideal candidate also has one more of the following:

Knowledge about DOD (data-oriented design)
Worked with TDD (test-driven development)
Experience with performance optimizations (e.g. parallelization)
Solid math knowledge (linear algebra, geometry)
Solid physics knowledge (especially kinematics)
Working knowledge of C#, Python and/ or other languages
Knowledge of how to write Shaders (GLSL, HLSL or Cg)
Some team leading/ project management skills/ knowledge
Good communication skills in German both verbally and in writing

Benefits

A welcoming and vibrant office located just 10 minutes from the central station, fostering creativity and collaboration.
A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless.
The flexibility of remote work options, tailored to your individual needs and responsibilities.
Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized.
Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team.
Monthly credit card top-up of 44€ for added convenience*.
Recharge your batteries after completing demanding tasks; play a game of table tennis or table soccer to invigorate your spirit.
Exciting company-based events, offering knowledge transfer, fun activities, and opportunities for recreation.
We pay for your train / public transport ticket and a subsidy for lunch*

*After the probation period