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Lead UE5/C++ engineer

1 day, 8 hours ago
Armenia, Poland, Romania
Full-time
Lead
Game Developer
Software Development
C++ Game Development Git Perforce System Design Unreal Engine
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GlobalDev Tech

GlobalDev Tech

Custom software engineering & staff augmentation company Globaldev drives businesses to maximize their potential with our custom software development and staff augmentation services. Globaldev Group supports the most exciting technology companies, by p...

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2021
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Description

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of core game systems using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
  • Define and drive technical architecture and engineering best practices across the project.
  • Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with design, art, and production teams to align technical and creative goals.
  • Oversee performance optimization and scalability across PC and console platforms.
  • Identify technical risks early and propose effective solutions.
  • Manage and improve development workflows, tools, and pipelines.
  • Ensure code quality, maintainability, and long-term project health.

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency in C++.
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.
  • Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role within game development.
  • Strong understanding of game architecture, systems design, and real-time performance.
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineers in a remote or distributed environment.
  • Deep knowledge of at least one area: gameplay systems, networking, AI, physics, or rendering.
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization.
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or Perforce.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience shipping multiple game titles, ideally in a lead role, is preferred.
  • Strong background in multiplayer or networked game development is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 tools such as Blueprints, Niagara, Nanite, and Lumen is preferred.
  • Experience building or improving engineering pipelines and tooling is preferred.
  • Previous experience in international or distributed teams is preferred.
  • Fully remote position with occasional travel to Estonia every few months for 1–2 weeks.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Fully remote work with flexible hours.
  • Travel opportunities for onsite collaboration in Estonia.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting game projects.
  • Collaborative and international team environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.

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