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Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC

The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4): For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page: NOTE: The address above is the address related to Epoch ...

TRICK 3D

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

The ideal candidate crafts blueprints and code to engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation software masterfully to create beautiful content, and ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

... Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience Company : Panic Button is a cross-platform game development studio. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer, Console

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

... Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience Company : Panic Button is a cross-platform game development studio. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The ...

Trick 3d

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

The ideal candidate crafts blueprints and code to engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation software masterfully to create beautiful content, and ...

Echtra Games

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... Unreal Engine 4 • Experience shipping on a major console like XBox or PlayStation • A love and passion for gaming Company : Echtra Games is a game studio comprised of seasoned developers who ...

Echtra Games

Gameplay Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... Unreal Engine 4 • Experience shipping software to the public • A love and passion for gaming Company : Echtra Games is a game studio comprised of seasoned developers who helped and shaped the ...

Echtra Games

Gameplay Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... Unreal Engine 4 • Experience shipping software to the public • A love and passion for gaming Company : Echtra Games is a game studio comprised of seasoned developers who helped and shaped the ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deep, hands-on experience modifying and extending the Unreal Engine 4/5 source code. * Deep experience working with version control platforms, specifically Perforce. * Ability to work core hours of ...

studiowildcard.com

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deep, hands-on experience modifying and extending the Unreal Engine 4/5 source code. * Deep experience working with version control platforms, specifically Perforce. * Ability to work core hours of ...

teamLFG

Senior Engineer - Build Systems

OR · On-site +1

$104K - $142K/yr

... Unreal Engine 4 or 5 Professional experience with automated build systems Experience with Unreal-specific build workflows like Horde and UGS Experience managing and integrating with cloud-based ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deep, hands-on experience modifying and extending the Unreal Engine 4/5 source code. * Deep experience working with version control platforms, specifically Perforce. * Ability to work core hours of ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deep, hands-on experience modifying and extending the Unreal Engine 4/5 source code. * Deep experience working with version control platforms, specifically Perforce. * Ability to work core hours of ...

Echtra Games

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... Unreal Engine 4 • Experience shipping on a major console like XBox or PlayStation • A love and passion for gaming Company : Echtra Games is a game studio comprised of seasoned developers who ...

Echtra Games

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... Unreal Engine 4 • Experience shipping on a major console like XBox or PlayStation • A love and passion for gaming Company : Echtra Games is a game studio comprised of seasoned developers who ...

Unbroken Studios

Senior Engineer (UI)

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$138K - $172K/yr

Architect and develop gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 4 using C++ * Work closely with designers on gameplay features * Contribute to a large codebase, adding features and improving performance

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for unreal engine 4 in the United States is $22.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Unreal Engine 4?

Unreal Engine 4 is a powerful game engine developed by Epic Games, widely used for creating video games, simulations, and interactive experiences across various platforms. It offers advanced rendering capabilities, a visual scripting system called Blueprint, and robust tools for animation, physics, and audio. Unreal Engine 4 is popular among both indie and AAA developers for its flexibility, high-quality graphics, and comprehensive support for VR and AR. It is available for free, with royalty fees applying only when a project surpasses a certain revenue threshold.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Unreal Engine 4 developer?

To thrive as an Unreal Engine 4 Developer, you need strong proficiency in C++ programming, 3D math, and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine’s architecture, often demonstrated by a relevant degree or portfolio. Experience with tools like Blueprints Visual Scripting, Perforce for version control, and knowledge of game asset pipelines are typically required. Problem-solving, creativity, and effective collaboration are standout soft skills for delivering engaging and technically sound projects. These skills are crucial for building high-performance, visually impressive games or simulations within complex team environments.

What are some common challenges faced when working on large-scale projects in Unreal Engine 4, and how can they be addressed?

When working on large-scale projects in Unreal Engine 4, developers often face challenges such as maintaining project organization, optimizing performance, and ensuring smooth collaboration between team members. To address these, it's important to establish clear naming conventions, make use of source control systems like Perforce, and set up regular performance profiling sessions. Additionally, dividing the project into manageable modules and maintaining thorough documentation helps ensure the team can work efficiently and avoid bottlenecks.

What is the difference between Unreal Engine 4 vs Unreal Engine 5?

FeatureUnreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 5
Release Year20142021
Graphics & RenderingGood, but limited compared to newer techAdvanced Nanite virtualized geometry and Lumen global illumination
Workflow & ToolsRobust, mature tools for game developmentEnhanced tools with improved workflows and new features
CompatibilitySupports most current consoles and PCsSupports next-gen consoles and high-end PCs

Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5 are both powerful game development engines. UE4 is well-established with a mature ecosystem, while UE5 introduces cutting-edge graphics technology like Nanite and Lumen for more realistic visuals. Developers transitioning to UE5 benefit from improved workflows and future-proof features, but UE4 remains a reliable choice for many projects.

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Metova Federal

Orlando, FL • On-site

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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
  • 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.

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