Senior Unreal Tools Developer (Remote, R&D)

Job summary

This role involves developing tools within the Unreal Engine to integrate AI capabilities into gaming experiences. The position focuses on prototyping and shaping the technical direction of a new product, transitioning from exploratory phases to a production-ready SDK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game development with strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Proven experience in tools development, including building pipelines, plugins, or editor extensions.
• Deep understanding of data handling in game engines, including memory management and data loading.
• Passion for creating intuitive APIs and developer-oriented tools.
• Interest in adjacent fields such as knowledge graphs and game AI.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and test ideas rapidly to determine technical direction.
• Integrate knowledge graph experiences at various product development stages.
• Design and maintain the core SDK connecting the game engine to backend services.
• Research and prototype relevant advancements in game AI and knowledge graphs.
• Optimize performance regarding memory usage and multi-threaded operations.
• Collaborate with other developers to ensure product consistency.

Skills

• R&D mindset with a willingness to experiment and iterate based on findings.
• Strong engine mastery and tools development experience.
• Cross-disciplinary curiosity in fields like narrative design and machine learning.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in game development or a related field.

Tools

• Unreal Engine, C++, knowledge graph technologies, performance profiling tools.