Senior Unreal Engineer

<h2><strong>Join Our Team as a Senior Unreal Engineer at Beyond Sports</strong><br/><br/></h2><p>Hi, I’m Joris Eertink, part of the software team here at <strong>Beyond Sports</strong>, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining us as a <strong>Senior Unreal Developer</strong>.</p><p>If you’re someone who loves pushing the limits of what’s possible in Unreal Engine, thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, and wants to help shape the future of sports through interactive 3D experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.</p><p></p><p><strong>What Your Day Will Look Like</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Senior Unreal Developer</strong> at Beyond Sports, you’ll play a key role in transforming real-world sports data into powerful, interactive visual experiences that engage fans and clients around the world.</p><p>Each day, you’ll collaborate with developers, artists, and data engineers to build high-performance Unreal Engine systems that bring data to life from immersive visualisations to dynamic, interactive platforms.</p><p>You’ll architect modular, scalable systems designed for reuse across multiple projects, ensuring our tech stack stays efficient, flexible, and future-ready. You’ll also mentor junior developers, share your technical expertise, and help shape our development standards and best practices.</p><p>Whether you’re experimenting with new Unreal features, optimising rendering performance, or designing plug-ins to streamline production, you’ll be at the heart of crafting experiences that redefine how people see and understand sports.</p><p></p><p><strong>What We Value</strong></p><p>At <strong>Beyond Sports</strong>, we move fast, aim high, and never settle. We believe in creativity, technical excellence, and ownership, giving you the freedom to innovate while supporting you with a team that’s as passionate as you are.</p><p>You’ll fit right in if you:</p><ul><li><p>Love building high-impact, real-time experiences that push Unreal Engine to its limits<br/></p></li><li><p>Are collaborative and open-minded, great ideas can come from anywhere<br/></p></li><li><p>Thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and experimentation are part of the daily rhythm<br/></p></li><li><p>Take pride in writing clean, efficient, and scalable code<br/></p></li><li><p>Enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a culture of continuous learning<br/></p></li></ul><p>This role is <strong>based on-site at our Alkmaar office (32–40 hours per week)</strong>. You’ll need to be <strong>living in the Netherlands</strong> and <strong>eligible to work in the EU</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tech Stack and Skill Requirements</strong></p><p>You don’t need to tick every box, but here’s what we’re looking for:</p><ul><li><p>Advanced proficiency in <strong>C++</strong> and a deep understanding of <strong>Unreal Engine 5 architecture and coding standards<br/></strong></p></li><li><p>Experience integrating <strong>Blueprints</strong> with C++ systems<br/></p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of Unreal subsystems: <strong>Actors, Components, GameMode, Pawns, Input System (Enhanced Input preferred)<br/></strong></p></li><li><p>Proven experience <strong>profiling and optimising</strong> both CPU and memory usage<br/></p></li><li><p>Expertise in <strong>performance optimization</strong> using Unreal Insights and related tools<br/></p></li><li><p>Experience <strong>packaging and deploying</strong> for at least one platform (PC, console, mobile, or VR)<br/></p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience with <strong>Unreal Plugins and Modules</strong> (development and integration)<br/></p></li><li><p>Solid grasp of <strong>game development principles and best practices<br/></strong></p></li><li><p>Excellent <strong>problem-solving</strong>, <strong>analytical</strong>, and <strong>communication</strong> skills<br/><br/></p></li></ul><p><strong>Why Level Up Your Career at Beyond Sports</strong></p><p><strong>Fast-paced. High-impact. Zero boredom.<br/></strong> We move quickly, ship often, and build experiences that reach millions, from elite sports clubs to global broadcasters.</p><p><strong>Build with freedom. Scale with purpose.<br/></strong> You won’t just execute, you’ll architect, innovate, and influence our technical roadmap.</p><p><strong>Never stop learning.<br/></strong> We invest in your growth, whether that’s exploring new Unreal features, advancing your leadership, or diving deeper into sports data.</p><p><strong>Global impact, real users.<br/></strong> Your work will be seen and experienced by fans and partners around the world.</p><p><br/>We also make sure it’s a great place to grow:</p><ul><li><p>25 days off per year – rest is part of performance<br/></p></li><li><p>Pension program – future you says thanks<br/></p></li><li><p>Lunch included – no daily food logistics<br/></p></li><li><p>Gym card – stay sharp on and off the screen<br/></p></li><li><p>Fresh fruit, coffee, and Friday drinks<br/></p></li><li><p>Bi-mont