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Senior/Principal Unreal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$124K - $171K/yr

We are using Unreal Engine 4. You must have proven C++ game-development skills and deep Unreal Engine experience. The Meta has some amazing initiatives planned and underway. You will be a key ...

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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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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 Coherent UE integration allows us to leverage webstack technology and all the benefits that come with it.

Gunfire Games

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

You have a strong grasp of Unreal Engine 5 , candidates with mostly Unity experience may not be considered. * You have experience working on a console platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch ...

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FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Utilize 3D animation software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or Unreal Engine to create compelling 3D animations and LED wall designs. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project ...

Gunfire Games

Senior UI Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Lead the design, creation, and implementation of UI elements in Unreal Engine, including HUDs, menus, icons, minimaps, and interactive systems. * Collaborate closely with designers, programmers, and ...

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Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Experience with Unreal Engine or other proprietary engines * Experience with modern console hardware * Game industry experience * Experience with low-level memory management and optimization Salary ...

Skydance

Audio Lead (Games)

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise, with a solid understanding of technical implementation (even if not executing it directly). * Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors ...

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Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Experience with Unreal Engine or other proprietary engines * Experience with modern console hardware * Game industry experience * Experience with low-level memory management and optimization Salary ...

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Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX

$100K - $200K/yr

Experience with Unreal Engine or other proprietary engines * Experience with modern console hardware * Game industry experience * Experience with low-level memory management and optimization Salary ...

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Unreal Systems Developer

Allen Control Systems

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job Summary:
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup developing advanced robotics and software solutions. They are seeking highly experienced game developers with expertise in Unreal Engine to lead the development of real-time simulations and optimize high-performance code for their autonomous defense systems.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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.
• 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.
Preferred:
• Direct experience working with AirSim and are familiar with integrating simulations with real-world autonomous systems.
• Experience in Robotics systems.
• Unreal Engine C++ Plugin Development experience.
Company:
Allen Control Systems develops autonomous defense technologies designed to detect, track, and counter unmanned aerial threats. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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