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Together Group

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced real-time systems in Unreal Engine 5. * Build and extend core runtime features including: Interactive cameras and slice-plane systems.

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Senior Unreal Developer

Responsibilities : • Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced real-time systems in Unreal Engine 5. • Build and extend core runtime features including: Interactive cameras and ...

Magnopus

Unreal Cinematic Pipeline Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including Sequencer, Movie Render Graph (MRG), Movie Render Queue (MRQ) and related cinematic workflows. * Experience working with production tracking systems ...

Magnopus

Unreal Cinematic Pipeline Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $190K/yr

Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including Sequencer, Movie Render Graph (MRG), Movie Render Queue (MRQ) and related cinematic workflows. * Experience working with production tracking systems ...

Imerza

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced real-time systems in Unreal Engine 5. * Build and extend core runtime features including: Interactive cameras and slice-plane systems.

teamLFG

OR · On-site

RESPONSIBILITIES Build and maintain production-quality gameplay systems, workflows, and tools in C++ on Unreal 5 with minimal oversight Own and evolve rendering systems in Unreal Engine 5, including ...

De Circle

Animation Engineer - EmptyVessel

Austin, TX · On-site +1

We are seeking 1-2 mid-level Animation Engineers with exceptional Unreal Engine 5 expertise to join our team in Europe. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in animating within ...

teamLFG

Senior Game Engineer - Graphics

$160K - $240K/yr

RESPONSIBILITIES • Build and maintain production-quality gameplay systems, workflows, and tools in C++ on Unreal 5 with minimal oversight • Own and evolve rendering systems in Unreal Engine 5, ...

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Senior Unreal Developer

Together Group

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Senior Unreal Developer
Department: Imerza
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Imerza
Reporting To: Peter Stein
Description
At Imerza, we are a leading innovator in architectural visualization software, specializing in digital twins and real estate marketing. Our team blends cutting-edge technology with artistic craftsmanship to create immersive, real-time experiences that transform how properties are designed, presented, and sold.
We're passionate about redefining what's possible in real-time 3D, and we're seeking a Senior Unreal Developer to lead technical innovation and elevate the quality, performance, and reliability of our visualization systems.
The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development pipeline and real-time visualization platform. You'll lead efforts to build, optimize, and integrate advanced systems that power our architectural and experiential visualization projects.
This position combines technical mastery with leadership - you'll work alongside engineers, artists, and project leads to define standards, mentor developers, and contribute to our next generation of real-time rendering and simulation systems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced real-time systems in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Build and extend core runtime features including: Interactive cameras and slice-plane systems.
  • Dynamic lighting, time-of-day, and environmental effects.
  • UMG and in-engine tools for interaction and visualization control.
  • Drive large-scale scene optimization using Nanite, Lumen, World Partition, and PCG.
  • Develop reusable Unreal frameworks, documentation, and pipelines to improve efficiency and maintain consistency across teams.
  • Collaborate with engineers, artists, and producers to ensure seamless integration between systems and client-facing deliverables.
  • Troubleshoot performance, rendering, and system-level challenges with efficiency and precision.
  • Mentor mid-level and junior developers, fostering growth in Unreal best practices and creative problem solving.

Contribute to technical planning and help define the studio's Unreal Engine roadmap.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • 6+ years of professional experience developing in Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred).
  • Expert knowledge of C++ and Blueprints, Unreal Editor tools, and runtime system architecture.
  • Proven experience creating interactive features, procedural tools, and scalable systems.
  • Deep understanding of large environment workflows, dynamic lighting, and real-time rendering optimization.
  • Familiarity with Perforce, Git, or equivalent version control tools.
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
  • A proactive, collaborative leader with a track record of mentoring or leading technical teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities across multidisciplinary projects.

Nice to Have:
  • Experience manipulating Digital Twin models and data in Unreal Engine
  • Experience with VR/XR systems or virtual production pipelines (nDisplay, LED walls).
  • Knowledge of Unreal networking/replication or database integration (MySQL).
  • Experience with Datasmith, CAD data, or architectural visualization workflows.
  • Familiarity with automation, Python, or build systems for Unreal projects.
  • Understanding of projection mapping or real-time performance environments.

Additional Requirements:
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • This position is based in Sarasota, FL. Candidates who can work onsite or relocate are preferred.
  • Exceptional remote candidates within the U.S. will also be considered.

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