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Overview
We need you to bring your vision and passion to a team dedicated to reimagining music through immersive media. Leveraging Sony Music’s vast catalog and roster of artists, the Unreal Engine Developer will design and implement a new category of music experiences which utilize the latest game engine-based software and tools.
Responsibilities
- Implement UI architecture, design and programming requirements
- Responsible for writing and distributing any tool plugins - must be an efficient developer able to rapidly prototype
- Lead optimization efforts for target hardware platforms, including streaming audio and video playback
- Assist in implementing client side multiplayer functionality requirements
- Responsible for making builds and maintaining backups of working builds
- Collaborate with the technical art to define the project organization
- Maintain Unreal source code using Perforce
- Follow industry coding standards and help enforce good programming practices
- Engage in technical planning, design and code reviews
- Agile methodology with an open mind and ability to adapt quickly
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience developing and optimizing real time experiences in Unreal Engine 4
- Overall knowledge of game design processes, including gamification strategies and methods
- 3D modeling experience, texturing experience and the ability to code and architect various core engine systems
- 5+ years of experience in entertainment, gaming or tech industry.
- 5+ years of experience developing in C++ & blueprints. Know how to write plugins for UE4 and be comfortable with the Unreal build system
- 5+ years of experience in UE4 Multiplayer Client-Server networking coding
- 5+ years of experience developing Slate / UMG (Unreal UI Systems)
- 3+ years of experience integrating with cloud-based SaaS solutions such as PlayFab
- 3+ years of experience deploying and hosting cloud-based solutions on AWS or Azure
- Strong knowledge of 3D Math (Linear Algebra)
- Strong knowledge of the entire 3D rendering pipeline
- Experience with managing versioning management systems (Perforce, Git, etc.) and game engine collaboration best-practices (prefabs, asset naming, organized directory hierarchies, etc.)
- Experience making natural gameplay mechanics and UX for multiple platforms
- Experience with game client installers, app version patching and asset bundling
- Rapid prototyping and ability to iterate quickly over a very short period of time
- Proven self‐starter and independent problem‐solving ability with a curious mindset
- Strong initiative, maturity, and the ability to work well with others – a diplomatic team player is a must
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
