Lead Unreal Engineer (UE4 / 5)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title

Lead Unreal Engineer

Employment Type

Direct hire, full time

Compensation range

$120-$190k, based on experience

Location

Remote but MUST reside in US. Travel 15%. Possible relocation to Salina, KS at later date.

Overview

The Lead Unreal Engineer directs the engineering track for interactive and simulation projects. This role leads a small team, develops core gameplay systems in Unreal (C++ / Blueprints), oversees vendors, and ensures technical quality across performance, stability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team, mentor developers, and enforce coding standards.
• Build core gameplay systems, tools, and features in Unreal (UE4 / UE5) using C++ and Blueprints.
• Optimize runtime performance for PC and console, focusing on memory, frame rate, and stability.
• Collaborate with design, art, and production teams to deliver on both creative and technical goals.
• Define technical tasks, review vendor deliverables, and integrate cleanly into the project build.
• Prototype and iterate on gameplay mechanics and interactive features.
• Conduct code reviews, document systems, and uphold engineering best practices.

Qualifications

Science / Engineering

or equivalent professional experience.

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