Senior Engine Programmer, Verse Framework

Job Description

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

The Verse Framework Integration team is bringing the next major iteration of Unreal Engine to life, enabling creators to build the next generation of interactive experiences. You'll play a central role connecting many aspects of the engine, helping shape how Verse integrates with core engine systems.

In this role, you will

• Architect and implement low-level engine systems across Scene Graph, networking, analytics, and the language toolchain, with a focus on robustness, performance, and usability
• Design stable, forward-thinking APIs that expose engine capabilities through Verse, for both internal and external developers
• Collaborate across core engine and gameplay teams to build solutions that meet diverse and evolving needs
• Help shape and unlock the capabilities of Verse within Unreal Engine
• Drive technical excellence across platforms, including debugging, optimization, and system reliability

What we're looking for

• Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect game systems and associated tools
• Experience creating and maintaining APIs with strong backward compatibility requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions beyond established approaches
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and collaborating with teams to define deliverables
• Experience with multiple programming languages and a track record of leveraging their strengths effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience writing performant code across multiple hardware platforms, including game consoles
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows is a plus

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-vek3mm-216-73-216-67-42 in your application.