Senior Unreal Engine Programmer

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.

Senior Unreal Engine Programmer.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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).