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Rushdown Studios

Senior Server Engineer, Unreal Engine

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $140K/yr

... Engineer to join us in support of our partner studio! In this role, you'll work alongside our team to build, port, and optimize the dedicated game server for a large-scale multiplayer Unreal Engine ...

Rushdown Studios

Senior Server Engineer, Unreal Engine

$105K - $140K/yr

... Engineer to join us in support of our partner studio! In this role, you'll work alongside our team to build, port, and optimize the dedicated game server for a large-scale multiplayer Unreal Engine ...

Pentangle Tech

View Engine Developer..

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

The View Engine Development Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing advanced view ... Experience with graphical engines such as OpenGL, Qt, and Unreal Engine. * Knowledge of 2D and 3D ...

Triiodide Studios

Gameplay Programmer (Unreal)

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

... developer * Strong C++ and Unreal Engine skills * Strong understanding of multiplayer networking in Unreal Engine and GAS * Strong Product Sense * Highly Adaptable and experience working in smaller ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA

Experience with Unreal Engine at a low level * Familiarity with engineering on platforms other than PC * Familiarity with Xbox and PlayStation development including Certification Requirement(s ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Experience with Unreal Engine at a low level * Familiarity with engineering on platforms other than PC * Familiarity with Xbox and PlayStation development including Certification Requirement(s ...

AlexKong.mx

$600/day

Silver Spoon creates and controls real-time content built on Unreal Engine. With a tradition of ... artists, developers, engineers and producers (and their pets). We are practical dreamers. We ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

Experience with Unreal Engine at a low level * Familiarity with engineering on platforms other than PC * Familiarity with Xbox and PlayStation development including Certification Requirement(s ...

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Junior Game Designer (Unreal Engine)

Junior Game Designer (Unreal Engine)

Akima, LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Akima rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

206th of 349 rated engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Game Designer to join our virtual development team. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of game design principles, and a strong desire to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a can-do attitude, and be willing to take ownership and help grow the capabilities of our growing engineering team. This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic and professional experience to the creation of serious games. Daily work will require experience in the Unreal game engine and the ability to learn custom frameworks, toolsets, and workflows.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with artists, software engineers, and other game designers to implement gameplay features.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
  • Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.
  • Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.
  • Review other game designers' work & provide constructive feedback in accordance with our development standards.
  • Participate in regular development reviews and team meetings. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Game Design/Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Knowledge of 3D game mechanics.
  • Proficiency with the Unreal Game Engine.
  • Proficiency in Unreal Blueprints.
  • Experience in AR/VR development.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and attention to detail are a must.
  • Ability to work in a team and take constructive feedback.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualification:
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience with Unreal UI Widgets.
  • Experience creating plugins for Unreal.
  • Familiarity with C++.
  • Basic knowledge of multiplayer logic.
  • Familiarity with agile development workflows.
  • Experience in the Lua scripting language.
  • Unity and C# experience.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products (e.g. Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.).
  • Experience with working on government contracts.
  • One or more shipped titles.

Job ID
2026-21617
Work Type
Hybrid
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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