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Unreal Engine Programmer Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Technical Director, SDK

Frisco, TX · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

... software developer in any language * 3+ years of experience working with C, C++ * Game industry experience, though we welcome different perspectives! * Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity

... developer in any language- 3+ years of experience working with C, C++Bonus Points- Game industry experience, though we welcome different perspectives!- Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity ...

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Senior Technical Artist

Frisco, TX · On-site

$118K - $142K/yr

Communicate and work closely with programmers to develop new engine features. * Analyze memory and ... Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5. * Proficiency in creating in-editor tools and pipelines.

You will also work with studio engineering to incorporate any and all criteria. While directing a ... An understanding of Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR) or similar is a bonus Travel Requirements * Limited ...

You will also work with studio engineering to incorporate any and all criteria. This position also ... An understanding of Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR) or similar is a bonus Travel Requirements * Limited ...

You will also work with studio engineering to incorporate any and all criteria. This position ... Experience with Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR) or similar is a bonus Travel Requirements * Limited ...

... engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and ... Experience with Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR) is a bonus Travel Requirements * Limited Travel might be ...

Creative / Art Director

Justin, TX · On-site

$142K - $150K/yr

... engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and ... Experience with Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR) is a bonus Travel Requirements * Limited Travel might be ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for unreal engine programmer in Dallas, TX is $39.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.43 and $50.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Unreal Engine Programmer, you need strong proficiency in C++ programming, a solid understanding of 3D mathematics, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Unreal Engine's Blueprints system, version control tools like Git, and experience with real-time rendering pipelines are typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set standout programmers apart. Mastering these skills ensures you can build high-quality, efficient game features while collaborating effectively in fast-paced production environments.

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Unreal Engine Programmers often encounter challenges such as optimizing game performance to run smoothly on multiple platforms, debugging complex code interactions, and integrating new features within existing systems. Collaborating closely with artists, designers, and other programmers can also require balancing technical constraints with creative goals. Adapting quickly to evolving project requirements and staying updated on the latest Unreal Engine updates are part of the daily routine. Overcoming these challenges is rewarding and fosters growth in both technical expertise and teamwork skills.

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An Unreal Engine Programmer develops and optimizes gameplay mechanics, AI systems, physics, rendering, and other core features using Unreal Engine's C++ and Blueprint scripting. They work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to implement game functionality and ensure smooth performance. Their responsibilities may also include debugging, profiling, and integrating third-party tools to enhance the game's capabilities.

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Technical Director, SDK

Gearbox Software LLC

Frisco, TX • On-site

$120 - $160/hr

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Job description

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award‑winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox’s ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. Gearbox is looking for an SDK Technical Director to join the Spark teams and steer a group of engineers to build the most developer friendly SDK in the industry for our online game engine. Spark is a platform and online game engine supporting both internal and external titles.

Responsibilities
  • Continually seek to understand the challenges facing game developers and players
  • Collaborate with others from many disciplines to deliver high quality online features to a large portfolio of games
  • Serve, mentor, and protect a team of brilliant engineers
  • Bring together influences and feedback from disparate perspectives into unifying direction, goals, and priorities
  • Establish performance objectives and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to help your team feel growth and satisfaction
  • Continually seek to understand software development best practices and tools to help us maintain quality and high developer satisfaction for all (Software development practices)
Qualifications
  • An excellent listener and communicator, both written and verbal
  • An experimental and data driven mindset
  • Pursues an ideal week that prioritizes a focus on the team much more than digging into engineering tasks
  • 5+ years of experience leading, managing a team, and setting direction
  • 5+ years of experience as a software developer in any language
  • 3+ years of experience working with C, C++
  • Game industry experience, though we welcome different perspectives!
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Experience in a Software as a Service organizations
  • Experience programmatically interacting with microservice API architectures

Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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