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Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles * Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5), including both C++ and Blueprints (Preferred) * A strong passion for the ...

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Unreal VFX Artist

Pleasant Grove, UT · On-site

Future House Studios is looking for an experienced, creative, team-oriented Unreal VFX Artist to ... Work with an incredible team of artists and developers. * Be involved with awesome, world-class IPs.

Room 8 Group

NY · On-site

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Deep experience with Unreal Engine 5 tools development * Experience building: Editor plugins ... Mentor engineers and participate in code reviews and technical decision‑making * Collaborate with ...

Room 8 Group

NY · On-site

You will work primarily in C++ (Unreal Engine 5) and Python (DCC and pipeline tools), delivering well-scoped features end-to-end under the guidance of senior engineers. You will also contribute to ...

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An Unreal Engineer is a software developer who specializes in using Unreal Engine, a powerful real-time 3D creation platform, to build interactive experiences such as video games, simulations, and virtual reality applications. They are proficient in programming languages like C++ and Blueprints, Unreal Engine’s visual scripting system. Unreal Engineers work on designing, developing, and optimizing projects, ensuring high performance and visual quality. Their responsibilities may also include integrating assets, debugging, and collaborating with artists and designers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Unreal Engineer?

To thrive as an Unreal Engineer, you need proficiency in C++ programming, a deep understanding of Unreal Engine, and a background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools like Unreal Engine Blueprint, version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience with 3D graphics pipelines or VR/AR are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and effective teamwork help Unreal Engineers excel in complex, collaborative development environments. These skills ensure efficient creation, optimization, and maintenance of high-quality interactive experiences and games.

How does an Unreal Engineer typically collaborate with artists and designers during a project?

Unreal Engineers work closely with artists and designers to ensure a seamless integration of assets and gameplay features. They often participate in regular meetings to align on project goals, provide technical feedback on asset optimization, and implement design requirements within the Unreal Engine. Effective communication is essential, as engineers translate creative ideas into functional code while troubleshooting any technical issues that arise. This collaborative environment helps maintain project momentum and ensures a polished final product.

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AspectUnreal EngineerGame Developer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing Unreal Engine-based projectsDesigning and coding overall game mechanics and systems
Skills & CertificationsProficiency in Unreal Engine, C++, Blueprint, 3D modelingProgramming, game design, scripting, often with C++, C#, or other engines
Work EnvironmentGame studios, VR/AR projects, simulation companies using UnrealGame studios, indie developers, mobile and console game companies

Unreal Engineers specialize in Unreal Engine development, focusing on engine integration, optimization, and technical implementation. Game Developers have a broader role, encompassing overall game design, mechanics, and scripting across various engines. While Unreal Engineers are experts in Unreal Engine, Game Developers work on the entire game development process, often using multiple tools and platforms.

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Senior Unreal Tools & Infrastructure Engineer, Games Studio

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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$116K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Role
Who we are
Our game studio, codenamed Blue Studio, is a group of passionate and experienced game makers. We are developers, producers, and content creators all driven by delivering a world-class, AAA gaming experience inside of Netflix.
We are looking for teammates who share our desires to create this experience and who can make a positive contribution to our workplace culture. We are a remote first studio, so we are also looking for developers who will thrive in a remote workplace environment.
About the position
We're looking for an experienced and highly-skilled Unreal Tools and Infrastructure Engineer to help us accelerate the development of our game. We want someone who is not only a proficient coder, but also someone who can take the time to understand the needs of everyone who contributes to the game and can craft both backend and frontend solutions that accelerate the efforts of engineers and content creators alike.
As an engineer at Netflix you are empowered and expected to identify and prioritize your own work and to design and implement solutions that impact the entire studio.The ideal candidate should have experience building Unreal Engine tools and workflows for small to medium sized teams utilizing development partners across the globe. They will be well versed in asset pipelines, build infrastructure, and automation. They are able to collaborate with engineers across Netflix, as well as external developers, collectively ensuring that our workflows are equipped to handle the vast scale of assets in an AAA game.
Now is an amazing time to join Netflix as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 250 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there.
Responsibilities
  • Development Tooling: Identifying and building easy to use frameworks that enable engineers, designers, and artists to rapidly iterate
  • Technical Leadership: Providing technical guidance to make right-sized workflow architecture decisions for prototyping and a successful future final product on in-progress technologies and platforms
  • Collaboration and Communication: Able to work across disciplines with minimum process to organize work and create predictability in an unpredictable space

Requirements
  • 5+ years experience developing multiple AAA games
  • Experience shipping one or more titles as tools engineer with a focus on efficient team pipelines in Unreal Engine
  • Experience building workflow utilizing cloud computing platforms like AWS
  • Exceptional communication, cross discipline collaboration and leadership skills
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine
  • Expert level skills in C++Passion for playing, incubating, building, and shipping video games

Bonus Skills
  • Experience working broadly with Unreal Engine (gameplay, UI, animation)
  • Strong workflow user experience sense
  • Strong understanding of lightweight production/team process
  • Experience working with early or unreleased game platforms
  • Full stack/backend services expertise - experience using open-source tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, etc.
  • Experience with content creation tools (Maya, Blender, etc) and developing content pipelines
  • Fluency in Java, C#, or Python

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $90,000 - $600,000.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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