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Unreal Engine Game Programmer Jobs in California

Qualitest Group

CI/CD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

We are looking for a CI/CD Engineer to join our growing team in United States! Role - CI/CD ... Gameplay development experience, especially with the Unreal engine -Performance profiling and ...

Snail Games USA

Senior Technical Artist - UE5

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site +1

$146K - $175K/yr

We have been a global developer and publisher of digital entertainment since 2009 and are committed ... Strong hands-on Unreal Engine experience, preferably UE5. * Strong understanding of real-time game ...

Intrepid Studios

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

... Unreal engine * Learn and adopt the coding standards and development philosophies that are embraced by the team * Work with game designers, artists, and other engineers to create compelling ...

Intrepid Studios

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

... Unreal engine * Learn and adopt the coding standards and development philosophies that are embraced by the team * Work with game designers, artists, and other engineers to create compelling ...

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 ... Skills Knowledge and Expertise * 5 to 8+ years game programming experience and at least one shipped ...

Side

Lead Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

From co-development and engineering to art, audio, QA, localization, and player support, we help ... Unreal Engine. * Architect and review gameplay systems, tools, integrations, and performance ...

Cloud Chamber

Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order ... Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. * Identify ...

Cloud Chamber

Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order ... Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. * Identify ...

2K

Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order ... Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. * Identify ...

2K

Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order ... Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. * Identify ...

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What is an Unreal Engine game programmer?

An Unreal Engine Game Programmer is a software developer who specializes in creating, optimizing, and maintaining video games or interactive experiences using Unreal Engine, which is a powerful game development platform developed by Epic Games. They write code in languages like C++ and use Unreal's Blueprints visual scripting system to implement gameplay mechanics, graphics, physics, and AI. Their responsibilities often include collaborating with designers and artists to bring creative visions to life, troubleshooting bugs, and ensuring the game runs smoothly across different platforms.

How does an Unreal Engine game programmer typically collaborate with artists and designers during game development?

Unreal Engine Game Programmers work closely with artists and designers to bring creative visions to life while ensuring technical feasibility. Collaboration often involves implementing gameplay systems, integrating art assets, and troubleshooting issues that arise during development. Programmers may participate in regular meetings, use version control systems, and provide tools or scripts to streamline workflows for other team members. Clear communication and flexibility are essential, as priorities can shift based on feedback or changes in project scope.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Unreal Engine game programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Unreal Engine Game Programmer, you need strong proficiency in C++ programming, a solid understanding of game development principles, and experience with Unreal Engine's architecture and workflows. Familiarity with tools like Unreal Editor, Blueprint visual scripting, and source control systems such as Git is important, and certifications in Unreal Engine development can be advantageous. Creative problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication help programmers collaborate with designers and artists to realize game visions. These skills are crucial for building high-quality, performant games that meet both technical standards and creative goals.

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Staff Software Engineer - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Riot Games
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Software Engineer, you'll also dive into projects that focus on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives.
The UnEco (or Unreal Ecosystem) team has an impact on a wide array of topics, including gameplay features, runtime performance, tooling, CI/CD, just to name a few. As a Software Engineer III on the UnEco team, you'll gain organizational alignment by building a strong engineering vision and offering creative solutions to technical problems. They also serve as mentors for engineers, guiding their performance and finding growth opportunities delivering compelling player experiences.
Responsibilities:
  • Be hands-on in development, writing excellent code that sets a high standard for other engineers.
  • Drive the ideation and process of setting technical direction within the Unreal Ecosystem, including advising leadership on prioritization of work efforts and buy/build decisions for major system components.
  • Lead the technical execution of multi-month to year-plus work efforts across the business unit, holding teams to established standards.
  • Help teams navigate ambiguity and complexity by breaking down problems, identifying risks, and clearly communicating trade-offs.
  • Work on a range of tech stacks including underlying infrastructure, build and test automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for internal teams leveraging the Riot Unreal Ecosystem.
  • Work with stakeholders across the organization to address their pain points and exceed their expectations for what continuous delivery game development can be.
  • Be a standard-bearer and role model of Riot values for your team and others.
  • Be a force multiplier for your team. Mentor senior engineers on your team and enable them to deliver complex projects.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expertise with C++
  • Experience with mobile development
  • Experience working with modern video game engines
  • Experience working with large game teams
  • Experience working with large code bases
  • Experience debugging, profiling and optimizing complex projects
  • Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns
  • Experience collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Experience building online games
  • Experience with console development

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
  • Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
  • Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
  • Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
  • Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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About Riot Games

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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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