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Vailexa

Unreal Engine C++ Developer

Saint Louis, MO

This role is for a software engineer specializing in Unreal Engine (C++), not a designer or artist. The developer will be responsible for implementing core simulation logic, system integrations, and ...

Big Shot Pictures

Technical Animator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

About The Rol eWe are seeking a Technical Animator to support and scale our Unreal Engine-first ... artists to solve pipeline and production challe * ngesEnsure clean, reliable integration of ...

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NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

Unity, Unreal, Proprietary Engine) * Portfolio demonstrating the technical artistic ability, with a focus on custom shaders and vfx * Self-motivated and diligent, with established habits for tracking ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

Dive into the Unreal Engine C++ source code to implement complex refactors and engine upgrades that ... Co-define engine-level technical artist tooling and create documentation or best practices to raise ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Unity, Unreal, Proprietary Engine) * Portfolio demonstrating the technical artistic ability, with a focus on custom shaders and vfx * Self-motivated and diligent, with established habits for tracking ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$200K/yr

Dive into the Unreal Engine C++ source code to implement complex refactors and engine upgrades that ... Co-define engine-level technical artist tooling and create documentation or best practices to raise ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior unreal engine technical artist in the United States is $138,713.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Unreal Engine Technical Artist vs Technical Artist?

AspectSenior Unreal Engine Technical ArtistTechnical Artist
Required CredentialsTypically requires 5+ years experience, proficiency in Unreal Engine, and strong artistic and technical skillsUsually requires 2-4 years experience, knowledge of Unreal Engine or similar tools, and artistic/technical skills
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in game development, film, or VR projects using Unreal EngineWorks across various projects, including games, film, and visualization, often with Unreal Engine or other engines
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in AAA game studios, high-end VR/AR, and film industriesFound in indie studios, smaller companies, and as a supporting role in larger studios

In summary, Senior Unreal Engine Technical Artists have more experience and specialized skills in Unreal Engine, often leading technical art tasks. Technical Artists are more generalist, supporting multiple tools and workflows across various projects.

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Unreal Engine Developer

Science Applications International Corporation

Huntsville, AL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 221 rated it services

Job description


SAIC is seeking an Unreal Engine 4/5 Developer for our team in Huntsville, AL.
The Army Game Studio is seeking a highly motivated mid-level Unreal Engine 4/5 Developer. In this position, you will join a new development team primarily focused on developing serious games and training applications. You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow programmers, game designers, subject matter experts, and artists on developing serious games and virtual trainers for the Army and other DoD customers.
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop an application using the Unreal 4 and 5 game engine
  • Contribute creatively to the application design and development process, from prototype to delivery
  • Develop and test code, fix bugs, profile, and optimize code
  • Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
  • Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
  • Write efficient code with descriptive comments and maintain attention to detail
  • Take ownership of work as a highly motivated self-starter
  • Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a small team environment

Qualifications
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Game Programming, or related technical discipline and at least 9 years of relevant experience is required; Related work experience (6 additional years of experience) may be used in lieu of degree. 3-5+ years of professional Game Programming experience in a related field highly desired

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency in C++ with the Unreal 4/5 Engine (3 or more years)
  • Experience with version control software (Perforce, Git etc.)
  • Experience in other Game Engines (Unity, VBS, etc)
  • Experience with AR/VR platforms (HTC Vive, Oculus, ARKit, Hololense, etc)
  • Experience with iOS, Android, and/or Windows Mobile development
  • Experience with C/C++ Objective-C, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, XML and other languages
  • Experience with the life cycle of design and programming of training content from concept through project completion
  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
  • A portfolio/Github with examples of past work is preferred

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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