Side · 3 weeks ago
Senior Game Developer / UE5 Engineer
Side is a global video game development and services provider offering technical and creative solutions to leading developers and studios. The Senior Unreal Engine Engineer will help drive the technical delivery of a next-generation first-person VR flight simulation experience in Unreal Engine 5, contributing to gameplay systems, realistic simulation, immersive environments, interactions, and user experience refinement.
PublishingGamingEnterprise SoftwareSoftwareAudio Recording and ProductionQuality AssuranceVideo Games
H1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help shape virtual environments, prototype interactions, and refine user experiences that balance realism, usability, and immersion
Help drive the technical delivery of an immersive VR flight simulation project
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Senior Unreal Engine Engineer, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions across multiple areas of game development
Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, C++, and Blueprint scripting, with the ability to architect, develop, and maintain scalable gameplay and game systems
Experience developing across gameplay, player interactions, animation systems, UI integration, and core game functionality within a production environment
Strong understanding of physics systems and simulation principles, with the ability to develop and refine mechanics that support realistic and engaging player experiences
Experience integrating and supporting game assets, interactive objects, and technical content pipelines while ensuring performance, stability, and maintainability
Advanced debugging, profiling, and optimisation skills, with a proven ability to identify bottlenecks and deliver performant solutions across complex projects
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor other engineers, and contribute to technical best practices, architectural decisions, and development planning
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with designers, artists, technical artists, and production teams to achieve project goals
Preferred
Experience developing VR titles in Unreal Engine
Experience working on first-person experiences, vehicle gameplay, simulation titles, or flight simulation projects
Familiarity with networking and multiplayer systems
Experience working directly with external clients and stakeholders
Benefits
Remote work arrangement
Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment
Regular progression opportunities
Company
Side
Video game co-development, art, audio, QA, localization, and player support.
H1B Sponsorship
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83%
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Engineering and Development
Product Management
Management and Executive
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2024 (4)
2022 (5)
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Olivier Deslandes
Chief Operating Officer
Kaley Hurst
Chief Marketing Officer
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