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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 ...

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Senior/Principal Unreal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$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 ...

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Unreal Engineer, Gaming

Austin, TX

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 ...

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Animation Engineer - EmptyVessel

Austin, TX · On-site +1

We are seeking 1-2 mid-level Animation Engineers with exceptional Unreal Engine 5 expertise to join our team in Europe. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in animating within ...

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Sr. Mobile Engine Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$132K - $165K/yr

Actively experiment with and adopt AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering workflows ... For candidates from Unity or Unreal backgrounds: demonstrated experience going below the engine ...

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Sr. Mobile Engine Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$132K - $165K/yr

Actively experiment with and adopt AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering workflows ... For candidates from Unity or Unreal backgrounds: demonstrated experience going below the engine ...

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Sr. Engine Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

We are building our own technology stack below the gameplay layer, and we are looking for engineers ... Background in Unreal Engine source development, proprietary engine teams, console/platform teams ...

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Gunfire Games

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

The gameplay programmer will work with the technical leadership to implement gameplay features ... You have a strong grasp of Unreal Engine 5 , candidates with mostly Unity experience may not be ...

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Sr. Engine Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

We are building our own technology stack below the gameplay layer, and we are looking for engineers ... Background in Unreal Engine source development, proprietary engine teams, console/platform teams ...

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Front-end Engineer (UI Engineer)

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103K - $137K/yr

Our software is built in Unreal Engine 4, and we are using the Coherent library for UI. The ... You will work with other UI engineers to build compelling UI and HUD implementations for our ...

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Front-end Engineer (UI Engineer)

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $137K/yr

Our software is built in Unreal Engine 4, and we are using the Coherent library for UI. The ... You will work with other UI engineers to build compelling UI and HUD implementations for our ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX

$100K - $200K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong ... Experience with Unreal Engine or other proprietary engines * Experience with modern console ...

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Unreal Systems Developer

Austin, TX • On-site

Allen Control Systems
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the development and integration of real-time systems in Unreal Engine for defense simulation projects.

  • Implement and optimize high-performance C++ code to ensure smooth and responsive simulations.

  • Conduct testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.

Job description

This Roles Area of Focus: C++ Unreal Engine Developer - Robotics Systems & Simulation
Company Overview:
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two ex-Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers.
With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous venture acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.
Position Overview:
We are seeking two highly experienced game developers with expertise in Unreal Engine. These roles will focus on the development of real-time simulations, rendering, and 3D modeling for our autonomous defense systems. Candidates with deep experience in either Rendering/Art/3D Modeling/Shaders or C++ Unreal Engine development are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead the development and integration of real-time systems in Unreal Engine for our defense simulation projects.
  • Implement and optimize high-performance code in C++ to ensure smooth and responsive simulations under constrained hardware conditions.
  • Work closely with the electrical engineering and machine learning teams to integrate real-world data and control systems into Unreal simulations via AirSim.
  • Conduct extensive testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of Unreal Engine and C++ development expertise within the company.

What You'll Need
  • Strong passion for building high-performance real-time systems using C++ and Unreal Engine.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with Unreal Engine and possess strong C++ development skills.
  • Direct experience working with AirSim and are familiar with integrating simulations with real-world autonomous systems is a plus
  • Proficient in debugging, profiling, and optimizing C++ code for real-time applications.
  • Familarity with networking, multiplayer systems, or parallel processing in Unreal Engine environments.
  • You enjoy working closely with engineers from various disciplines to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Experience in Robotics systems is a plus
  • Unreal Engine C++ Plugin Development experience

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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