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Senior/Principal Unreal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$124K - $171K/yr

You are a developer who loves to build engrossing game experiences and mentor junior developers ... We are using Unreal Engine 4. You must have proven C++ game-development skills and deep Unreal ...

Imerza

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development pipeline and real-time visualization platform. You'll lead efforts to build, optimize, and integrate ...

T hera Bytes GmbH

$80 - $100/hr

We are searching for an Unreal game developer intern (Pflichtpraktikum / mandatory internship) who ... engine 5 and blueprints Integrate UI and SFX Work with animation blueprints Test the game help re ...

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Unreal Engineer, Gaming

Austin, TX · On-site

We are using Unreal Engine 4. The ideal candidate has great C++ skills in a game development ... Understanding of concurrent programming * Basic relational database abilities (SQL, Postgres or AWS ...

PURPLE

Senior Unreal Developer

... with engineers, artists, and producers to ensure seamless integration between systems and client ... Required : • 6+ years of professional experience developing in Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred). • ...

Virtual Producer

Unreal Tech Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Work with the supervisors to design and build experiences in Unreal Engine. * Import assets from ... Shader programming experience. * Scripting and programming skills with Python, C#, JavaScript and C+

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How much do unreal engine engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for unreal engine engineers in the United States is $89,897.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Unreal Engine Engineers vs Unity Developers?

AspectUnreal Engine EngineersUnity Developers
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, experience with Unreal Engine, C++ proficiencyBachelor's in Computer Science, experience with Unity, C# proficiency
Work EnvironmentGame development studios, AAA and indie projectsMobile, indie, and casual game studios
Industry UsagePrimarily in high-end, graphics-intensive games and simulationsMobile games, 2D/3D projects, AR/VR applications
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for high-fidelity graphics and performanceCompared for ease of use and versatility

Unreal Engine Engineers specialize in high-end, graphics-intensive projects using Unreal Engine and C++, often in AAA game studios. In contrast, Unity Developers focus on mobile, indie, and AR/VR projects with Unity and C#. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in industry focus and development environment.

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Infographic showing various Unreal Engine Engineers job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 98% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,897 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Unreal Engine Virtual Production Engineer

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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$80 - $100/hr

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions based on latest virtual production technologies required to shoot real-time photorealistic scenes.
You will be working with a team of proprietary software engineers to integrate virtual production hardware and production data into Unreal Engine.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Custom UE (4.x / 5.x) + UE plugin coding experience.
Moderate scripting languages, Python, goLang, Java, JavaScript
Unreal UI Implementations
Unreal Blueprinting
Experience with source control systems, i.e. Perforce.
Great communication skills
Working with artists and engineers to identify problems and provide innovative solutions.
Experience with working in a professional gaming or film/tv production environment.
Familiarity with Unreal In Camera FX, Virtual Production, Motion capture highly encouraged.
ABOUT US

At PHNTM, we are constantly exploring the unknown and pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. We value innovation, collaboration, and a constant desire to learn and grow. If you share our passion for creating groundbreaking experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

*This is a full-time role.This can be a W2 role (with health benefits and 401k matching) or a 1099 full-time contractor role.

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