Senior Unreal Engine Programmer

Department: Imerza

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Imerza

Description

About IMERZA:

Imerza is a fast-growing experiential software company & visualization studio that specializes in real estate development, virtual production, and VR/AR. We are a highly skilled and friendly team working on some really exciting projects. If you share our passion for design, art, and technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Extend and customize Unreal Engine functionalities to meet project requirements.
• Oversee the design and implementation of the Unreal Engine DevOps pipeline, including tools like Horde, Zen, and UBA.
• Design and develop systems integrating Unreal Engine with complex data-driven back-end systems such as Snowflake, AWS, CARTO.
• Help develop automated data pipelines from design software, USD, and CAD to Unreal.
• Work with leadership to define technical goals, evaluate new technologies, and plan implementation strategies.
• Partner with technical artists, developers and other stakeholders to build cross-project, studio-wide systems and tools.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies to enhance Unreal Engine capabilities.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of Unreal Engine, including upgrades, third party integrations, and internal toolsets.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues both in development and shipped, live projects.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Unreal Engine, programming practices, and digital twin technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 7+ years of experience as an Unreal Engine Programmer, with a strong portfolio showcasing custom engine work and system integrations.
• Expertise in C++ programming and experience with Unreal Engine's architecture, including its gameplay framework, editor extensions, and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate complex data-driven systems with Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in developing tools and systems that enhance developer and designer workflows.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate complex technical concepts.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with real-time architectural visualization or digital twin projects.
• Knowledge of various scripting and configuration languages (e.g., Python, Blueprint, YAML).
• Experience with Virtual Production and live production.
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Working knowledge of real-time networking technologies (e.g., Live-Link, MQTT, TCP).