Principal Engineer - Remote

Overview

Unknown Worlds is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to help drive the development effort on a new game project. As a key technical expert, you will play a critical role in building foundational systems in Unreal Engine 5 and guiding our engineering team through the transition to Unreal.

In Short

• Architecting and developing key gameplay features and systems.
• Establishing a strong technical foundation for the project.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to engineers new to Unreal.
• Identifying technical risks and designing effective mitigations.
• Contributing to technical documentation and capturing best practices.

Requirements

• Expert level knowledge of game development in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Passionate about mentoring and helping others grow.
• T-shaped skillset with broad technical knowledge across game development systems.
• Effectively balance hands-on implementation with technical guidance.
• Possess excellent judgement in balancing long-term scalability with immediate needs.

Benefits

• Flexible remote working environment.
• Support for professional development.
• Home office stipends.
• Paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.