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Principal Character Technical Artist

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$133.40K - $198K/yr

You will use your mastery of DCC applications, Unreal Engine 5, rigging, and complex character and ... The position is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

3D Designer

3D Designer Work hours: 8-5 PST (Remote) Duration: Contract through June 2026 (Potential to extend ... Help team evolve Digital Twins in Unreal Engine for virtual visualization. * Apply an industrial ...

Skydance

Audio Lead (Games)

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$115K - $130K/yr

Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise, with a solid understanding of technical ... Comfort working in a collaborative, remote-friendly studio environment. * A proactive, solution ...

Skydance

Audio Lead (Games)

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$115K - $130K/yr

Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise, with a solid understanding of technical ... Comfort working in a collaborative, remote-friendly studio environment. * A proactive, solution ...

Skydance

Audio Lead (Games)

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

$115K - $130K/yr

Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise, with a solid understanding of technical ... Comfort working in a collaborative, remote-friendly studio environment. * A proactive, solution ...

Skydance

Audio Lead (Games)

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$115K - $130K/yr

Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise, with a solid understanding of technical ... Comfort working in a collaborative, remote-friendly studio environment. * A proactive, solution ...

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Infographic showing various Permanent Unreal Engine Remote job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,529 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Principal Engineer

Firaxis

Sparks, MD • Remote

$147.10K - $195K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated Lead Programmer to direct our development team. We're looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who enjoys working on a diverse set of challenging problems. In this role, candidates will serve as a domain expert in Unreal Tech. We need candidates that bring a passion for teaching, sharing and mentoring. Firaxis is a highly collaborative and iterative environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate easily and effectively with fellow coders, designers and artists.

What You Will Do

  • Consult with departments to understand project goals and requirements.

  • Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful Unreal5 Engine integration

  • Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability

  • Assist team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine-related challenges

  • Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to existing code base.

  • Actively maintain skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry.

  • Lead optimization across several platforms.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

  • 3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine

  • Some leadership capacity

  • A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills

  • Highly proficient in C++ programming language.

  • Comfortable with multi-threading, templates, and optimizing

  • Strong problem solving and debugging skills.

  • Experience with multiple languages, frameworks and tools a plus.

  • Self-motivated and passionate about games.

  • Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this position in Maryland  at the start of employment is expected to be between $147,100 and $195,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support;
family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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