Unreal Engine Developer
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Developer to take ownership of gameplay architecture, AI systems, and multiplayer readiness for Rezium, a sci-fi base-building strategy game. This is a critical leadership role, requiring both technical expertise and the ability to manage a team. As the technical backbone of the team, you will develop core mechanics, ensure code quality, and optimize performance.
What You’ll Do
Architect and develop the core base-building, mining, and resource management systems in Unreal Engine 5.
Ensure scalable, modular game systems with clean, well-documented C++ and Blueprint code.
Implement AI mechanics (enemy scavenger raids, NPC behaviors) using Behavior Trees & pathfinding systems.
Prepare the codebase for future multiplayer integration (even if PvP comes later).
Lead and manage Unreal developers, reviewing code and providing technical guidance.
Optimize game performance (profiling, reducing CPU/GPU overhead, improving frame rates).
Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure gameplay mechanics align with game vision.
Selection Criteria
5+ years in game development, with at least 2+ years in Unreal Engine 5 (or UE4).
Mastery of Unreal Blueprints & C++ (ability to build scalable gameplay systems).
Experience developing snap-grid building mechanics for RTS, city builders, or base-building games.
Strong AI programming skills – experience with Behavior Trees, NavMesh, and AI pathfinding.
Multiplayer networking experience – understands replication, server-client models (even if PvP is a future feature).
Shipped at least 1 game in a lead or senior role with strong base-building mechanics.
Strong debugging, optimization, and performance-tuning experience for Unreal Engine.
Experience managing teams, ensuring clean, scalable, and well-structured code. Fluent in English (clear communication is key).
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in procedural level generation.
Background in economy balancing and resource management systems.
Familiarity with Steam, Epic Games Store, or other PC game publishing platforms.
Passion for sci-fi strategy & base-building games.
Why Join Us?
Work on an exciting AA sci-fi strategy game with innovative base-building mechanics.
Lead the technical direction of a game that will be played by thousands of strategy fans.
Collaborate with a talented international team of designers, artists, and writers.
Have creative & technical freedom to define how the game evolves.
Fully remote – work from anywhere in the world.
Contract-to-full-time opportunity.
