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Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Level Designer

Winston Salem, NC

$93K/yr

If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ... Unreal Engine 4 Blueprint Scripting experience * Quixel Megascans Asset Library usage * Heightmap ...

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Senior/Principal Unreal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$124K - $171K/yr

Mentor junior Engineering team members in all things Unreal Engine Requirements * 5+ years professional development experience in the games industry * Fluency in C++ * Deep professional experience ...

Together Group

Senior GIS Specialist

Sarasota, FL

ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine) to import, geo-reference, and integrate GIS data into real-time ... junior GIS team members on data standards, Unreal integration techniques, and project-specific ...

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Senior GIS Specialist

Sarasota, FL · On-site +1

ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine) to import, geo-reference, and integrate GIS data into real-time ... junior GIS team members on data standards, Unreal integration techniques, and project-specific ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior QA Engineer

Boston, MA

Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA Engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and technical ... Strong C++ experience, especially within Unreal Engine environments. * Strong experience working ...

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Senior QA Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA Engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and technical ... Strong C++ experience, especially within Unreal Engine environments. * Strong experience working ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior QA Engineer

Boston, MA

Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA Engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and technical ... Strong C++ experience, especially within Unreal Engine environments. * Strong experience working ...

Epoch Games

3D Hard Surface Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 (UE5): For more information about the ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...

Epoch Games

3D Hard Surface Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site +1

The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 (UE5): For more information about the ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior unreal engine in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Junior Unreal Engine developer, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include building and modifying gameplay features, integrating assets, fixing bugs, and collaborating with designers, artists, and senior developers. You'll frequently work within Unreal Editor to implement changes, participate in code reviews, and attend regular team meetings to discuss project objectives and progress. Expect to learn from more experienced colleagues and ask questions, as junior roles focus heavily on skill development and gaining hands-on experience. This environment is collaborative and fast-paced, providing you with diverse opportunities to learn both technical and communication skills essential for your career growth.

What is a Junior Unreal Engine job?

A Junior Unreal Engine job involves working with Unreal Engine to develop interactive experiences, games, or simulations. Responsibilities typically include scripting in Blueprints or C++, optimizing performance, and collaborating with artists and designers. Junior developers assist in debugging, implementing gameplay mechanics, and learning best practices. This role is ideal for those starting in game development and looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

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To thrive as a Junior Unreal Engine developer, you need a foundational understanding of Unreal Engine, C++ programming, and 3D asset integration, often supported by a related degree or project experience. Familiarity with tools like Unreal Editor, version control systems (such as Git), and an understanding of source control and debugging processes is valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, and effective teamwork are important soft skills in this role. This combination ensures you can contribute efficiently to game or simulation projects, adapt quickly to new technologies, and collaborate well with multidisciplinary teams.

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Unreal Engine C++ Programmer

Unreal Engine C++ Programmer

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. The founding members were originally modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: Although Epoch Games does have a formal office at the listed address, we are a fully-online team at this time. Communication is mostly done via Slack (an instant messaging application) and Trello (an online project collaboration tool).

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be working closely with other members of the Coding department to develop C++ code for the Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). We are using Epic Game's Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to develop the game, and knowledge of how C++ code interacts with UE4 is required. Knowledge of Blueprint scripting in UE4 is recommended, but not required.

Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline, you must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area.

Other duties include: attending Slack meetings (Slack is an instant messaging we communicate with), reporting the progress of the Programming team on a weekly basis and following team policies.

NOTE: This is not an Internship. We are not looking for short-term Interns. We are looking for long-term Volunteer Programmers who have previous experience developing in Unreal Engine with C++ experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • C++ programming experience
  • Unreal Engine 4 experience, and how C++ code interacts with it
  • Having created and completed at least 1 Unreal Engine project/game (using C++)
  • Providing clear and legible code
  • Knowledge or experience working with Ascent Combat Framework (ACF) or Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
  • Online communication, team-collaboration skills, and English fluency
  • A passion for coding and a dedication to creating AAA quality games

Preferred Requirements:

  • Blueprint scripting experience
  • Git Experience
  • UI (User Interface) experience
  • At least 1 Unreal Engine project (using C++) prepared to show prior to the interview. If you do not have one, we can give you an assignment to complete (we will give you 2 weeks to complete it) to test your abilities.
Additional Information

Required Software:

  • Unreal Engine 4 (https://www.unrealengine.com/register)
  • Visual Studio Community Edition (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads) with Unreal Engine packages
  • Git SCM (https://git-scm.com) and GIT LFS (https://git-lfs.github.com)

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