Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Senior Unreal Engine Architect & Mentor
Moorpark, CA · On-site
$155K - $220K/yr
2K Games in Moorpark, California, is searching for an Expert-level Unreal Engineer to lead and mentor the internal GST team. This position requires deep knowledge of Unreal Engine and the ability to ...
Senior Unreal Engine Architect & Mentor
Moorpark, CA · On-site
$155K - $220K/yr
2K Games in Moorpark, California, is searching for an Expert-level Unreal Engineer to lead and mentor the internal GST team. This position requires deep knowledge of Unreal Engine and the ability to ...
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux ... First or third person game development * Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! Who We Are ... Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ...
If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! Who We Are ... Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ...
If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! WhoWe Are ... Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ...
If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! WhoWe Are ... Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ...
Senior Unreal Engine Architect & Mentor
Moorpark, CA · On-site
$155K - $220K/yr
2K Games in Moorpark, California, is searching for an Expert-level Unreal Engineer to lead and mentor the internal GST team. This position requires deep knowledge of Unreal Engine and the ability to ...
Senior Unreal Engine Architect & Mentor
Moorpark, CA · On-site
$155K - $220K/yr
2K Games in Moorpark, California, is searching for an Expert-level Unreal Engineer to lead and mentor the internal GST team. This position requires deep knowledge of Unreal Engine and the ability to ...
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
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We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
Gameplay Engineer (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
Gameplay Engineer (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
Gameplay Engineer (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
Quick apply
Gameplay Engineer (Bellevue)
Bellevue, WA · On-site
We are now building our first fully in-house title, a competitive PVP action game focused on ... Git * Unreal Gameplay Framework * Unreal physics, animation, and UI systems Preferred ...
If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! Who We Are ... Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ...
Quick apply
If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! Who We Are ... Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ...
Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ... Master's degree in Game Programming or related field with 18credit hours in game programming ...
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Experience working within game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc. * Experience applying computer ... Master's degree in Game Programming or related field with 18credit hours in game programming ...
Serious Game Tester
Huntsville, AL · On-site
You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow developers ... Experience testing Unity and Unreal based products Experience testing games on any/all of the ...
Serious Game Tester
Huntsville, AL · On-site
You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow developers ... Experience testing Unity and Unreal based products Experience testing games on any/all of the ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity, or as ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity, or as ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity, or as ...
Quick apply
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity, or as ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity, or as ...
Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
$130K - $155K/yr
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity, or as ...
OR · On-site
As a Senior Game Engineer - Graphics on teamLFG, you will work closely with artists, designers and ... in Unreal Engine 5. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and cross-discipline ...
Senior Gaming Platform Engineer
$142K - $263K/yr
Join the Game Services Framework team to help us build the developer-facing technologies that drive ... Unreal, Godot, etc.) and their plugin systems Background in compiler toolchains, code generation ...
Senior Gaming Platform Engineer
$142K - $263K/yr
Join the Game Services Framework team to help us build the developer-facing technologies that drive ... Unreal, Godot, etc.) and their plugin systems Background in compiler toolchains, code generation ...
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Job description
Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.
Position Overview
Develop new functionality, diagnose and fix software defects for distributed simulations, game-based training systems and applications. Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux environments.
Responsibilities
Required Experience/Qualifications
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a secret security clearance with the ability to pass a CI polygraph if requested by the customer. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.
Benefits Overview
CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.
Position Overview
Develop new functionality, diagnose and fix software defects for distributed simulations, game-based training systems and applications. Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux environments.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop UE5-based real-time simulation environments for DoD training and analysis programs.
- Design and implement custom UE5 engine plugins, modules, and rendering extensions using C++ and OOD principles.
- Profile, debug, and optimize render performance including GPU/CPU bottleneck resolution and memory management.
- Support customer-directed research and development activities.
- Support for integration and test activities.
- Investigate and fix defects in a UE5 project.
- On-site development.
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience in real-time 3D, simulation, or games
- 3+ years of hands-on development with Unreal Engine 4/5 in a professional or DoD program context
- Object Oriented design background
- Advanced Knowledge of C++
- Extensive Unreal Engine development experience
- Experience with performance profiling, memory optimization, and multi-threaded game/sim engine code
- Proficient in writing and extending custom UE5 Plugins and subsystems
- Ability to test, diagnose problems, and implement fixes
- Experience with GIT source control tools
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- First or third person game development
- Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
- Experience with Image Generators or Terrain Generation tools
- DoD simulation-based application development
- Experience integrating with CIGI-compliant host applications
- Familiarity with GIS concepts, including WGS84, coordinate systems, and industry-standard formats
- Experience with Cesium for Unreal
- Familiarity with HLSL for custom rendering pipeline work
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a secret security clearance with the ability to pass a CI polygraph if requested by the customer. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.
Benefits Overview
CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental & Visio
- Coverage
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Education & Training
- Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.