Principal Engineer - Unreal Engine - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for writing and maintaining complex code and systems in Unreal Engine that power our current and future groundbreaking game projects. You will identify and fix performance issues and be comfortable designing and extending large code systems.

In Short

• Write, maintain and debug complex code and systems within Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with other lead programmers, designers, and artists.
• Identify and fix performance issues, ensuring tools are scalable and reliable.
• Manage the CI, release process, infrastructure and live operations systems.
• Design and extend large code systems to improve maintainability and performance.
• Ensure team compliance with the project’s vision and technical requirements.
• Review team members' merge requests and promote a common coding culture.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Drive innovation within the engineering team.
• Prioritize, plan, and manage the time of assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Strong C++ skills.
• Experience with Source Control, preferably Git and Perforce.
• Passion for problem solving.
• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in engine core systems, animation, physics, tools, and gameplay.
• Experience in producing performant code and optimization techniques.
• Ability to take initiative and make informed technical decisions.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Unlimited coaching & therapy for mental health support.
• Stock Options for all employees.
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matched contribution.
• Office & remote events, play sessions, and company-wide parties.
• 25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays, flexible with bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance with full cover.
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Level 3 cover.
• Cycle2Work Scheme for bike leasing.
• Electric Car Charging at the office.