Lead Unreal Engine Developer (FPS for Steam)

tinyBuild is a global video game publisher and developer focused on creating long-lasting, sustainable franchises across multiple media formats. Responsible for over 70 titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, and Potion Craft, the company has a dozen development studios spread across the US, EU, Serbia, and Ukraine.

We are currently seeking a Lead Unreal Engine Developer to join our internal studio for developing the Deadside project, a hardcore multiplayer survival shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. 

It offers both PvP and PvE modes, an open-world environment, realistic weaponry, crafting, and base building.

DEADSIDE Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/W_Oaujmj9T0

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Deadside
• At what stage of the project(s)? Early Access on Steam
• Genres: Shooter
• Platforms: PC

Team size and structure?

Up to 35 people

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Technical leadership of the team: assistance in task decomposition, development of project architecture, conducting code reviews;

• Writing system code and game mechanics in C++;

• Developing the project architecture together with the technical director;

• Profiling, refactoring, and optimization of existing code;

• Maintenance of technical documentation.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Over 3 years of experience in Unreal Engine 4 development;

• Experience as a UE4 Lead / Tech Lead / Development Team Lead for over 1 year;

• Strong knowledge of C++, Blueprints;

• Excellent knowledge of design patterns and code architecture;

• Strong knowledge of all major UE4 systems, including network replication;

• Ability to decompose tasks, estimate deadlines, and plan the development process;

• Ability to adapt solutions to deadlines;

• The ability and desire to create understandable, modular, and "portable" code;

• Knowledge of English at the Intermediate level and above;

• Experience with AI will be a plus.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Covering od professional development courses, game dev conferences, and other events;

• Flexible work schedule;

• Possibility to work remotely / if desired, relocation. The company covers relocation costs;

• Paid vacation and paid sick leave;

• In addition to annual leave, two weeks of company-wide holidays per year, during which the whole company shuts down!

• Corporate English classes;

• Reimbursement of any psychological therapy;

• Corporate hardware.

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for this position? If so, please contact us at jobs@tinybuild.com to refer them and earn $1,000 USD per candidate who successfully completes the probationary period.