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Unreal Engine Production Jobs (NOW HIRING)

UNREAL Engine Developer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

We are looking for an Unreal Engine developer to create training experiences for Virtual Reality ... You will be involved in various aspects of content creation from concept to finished product ...

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Senior/Principal Unreal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$124K - $171K/yr

Work closely with Design, from specification through production * Mentor junior Engineering team members in all things Unreal Engine Requirements * 5+ years professional development experience in the ...

The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development ... Experience with VR/XR systems or virtual production pipelines (nDisplay, LED walls). * Knowledge of ...

Required : • 6+ years of professional experience developing in Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred). • ... Preferred : • Experience with VR/XR systems or virtual production pipelines (nDisplay, LED walls ...

NY · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Strong modern C++ skills in production environments * Deep experience with Unreal Engine 5 tools development * Experience building: Editor plugins, Runtime modules, Slate/UMG or Dear ImGui tools ...

Unreal XD Tech

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $79.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Experience working on shipped games or live-service products. * Familiarity with performance profiling and optimization in Unreal Engine. * Experience supporting UX and UI teams through ...

NY · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

Craft and execute high-end real-time lighting for cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine 5 with ... Navigate a shot-based pipeline to deliver high-quality work within tight production deadlines.

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How much do unreal engine production jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for unreal engine production in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Unreal Engine Production?

An Unreal Engine Production job involves managing and coordinating projects that utilize Unreal Engine for game development, virtual production, or real-time simulations. This role includes overseeing workflows, optimizing asset pipelines, and ensuring efficient collaboration between artists, programmers, and designers. Responsibilities may also include troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring the final product meets quality standards. It requires a mix of technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine’s tools and capabilities.

What does an Unreal Engine Production do?

A typical day in Unreal Engine Production involves coordinating with artists, designers, and programmers to manage assets and ensure smooth workflow in projects built with Unreal Engine. You may review asset integration, troubleshoot technical issues, optimize scenes for performance, and keep the team aligned with project milestones. Regular communication is key, as you'll often facilitate stand-up meetings, track progress, and address any roadblocks. The work environment is collaborative and fast-paced, requiring flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and can be a springboard to leadership positions in game development, virtual production, or interactive media.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for Unreal Engine Production?

To excel in an Unreal Engine Production role, you need expertise in real-time 3D development, digital asset management, and workflow optimization, often substantiated by a degree in game design, animation, or related fields. Proficiency with Unreal Engine, version control systems (like Git or Perforce), Blueprint scripting, and relevant production management tools is crucial. Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills enable seamless collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential for delivering high-quality interactive experiences on schedule and within scope.

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Infographic showing various Unreal Engine Production job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,008 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Senior Engine Programmer, Unreal Cloud Services

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Join Unreal Cloud Services, the team behind Lore (Epic's next-generation, open-source version control system built for the future of game development). You'll work at the boundary between editor and cloud, making distributed workflows, collaboration, and version control feel like a natural part of the creator experience. As Unreal evolves toward UE6, you'll help bring these capabilities together into a cohesive editor experience.
In this role, you will
  • Build Unreal Editor features that bring cloud-based collaboration into everyday creator workflows
  • Implement responsive editor experiences that interact with asynchronous and distributed servi
  • Work across editor, networking, storage, revision control, and UX systems to make cloud-backed workflows feel natural to Unreal Engi
  • Partner with Product and UX teams to turn product ideas into clear, practical, and polished editor experiences
  • Collaborate with backend and infrastructure engineers on features that span the editor and cloud services
  • Use modern development practices, including AI-assisted programming, to improve implementation, debugging, and iteration
What we're looking for
  • Strong C++ skills and experience working in a large native codebase
  • Experience building user-facing tools, editor features, and complex interactive workflows
  • Experience building clients that interact with asynchronous or networked services
  • Strong understanding of parallelism, networking, latency, and failure handling
  • Strong eye for user experience and how technical behavior affects creator workflows
  • Experience working closely with Product, UX, and engineering teams to ship features
  • Experience with Unreal Engine, another game engine, or comparable tools development
  • Experience with Rust is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.