SAIC

Senior Unreal Engine Developer

SAIC$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Game Programming, or related technical field or 14 years relevant experience.
  • 3+ years experience in C++ with Unreal Engine 4/5.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
  • Experience with additional game engines like Unity or VBS.
  • Knowledge of AR/VR platforms such as HTC Vive or Oculus.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with team and SMEs to develop applications using Unreal Engine.
  • Contribute creatively throughout the application design and development process.
  • Develop, test, and optimize code while fixing bugs.
  • Adhere to best practices and coding standards.
  • Document and peer review technical designs with colleagues.
  • Write clear, efficient code with proper documentation.
  • Act as a self-starter and take ownership of assigned work.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on serious games and training applications for the Army and DoD.
  • Engagement in an Agile Scrum development team.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals, including game designers and artists.
  • Potential for skills enhancement through the use of cutting-edge technology.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Army Game Studio is seeking a highly motivated mid-level Unreal Engine 4/5 Developer. In this position, you will join a new development team primarily focused on developing serious games and training applications. You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow programmers, game designers, subject matter experts, and artists on developing serious games and virtual trainers for the Army and other DoD customers.

Please note this role is fully remote.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop an application using the Unreal 4 and 5 game engine
  • Contribute creatively to the application design and development process, from prototype to delivery
  • Develop and test code, fix bugs, profile, and optimize code
  • Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
  • Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
  • Write efficient code with descriptive comments and maintain attention to detail
  • Take ownership of work as a highly motivated self-starter

Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a small team environment

Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Game Programming, or related technical discipline and at least fourteen (14) years of relevant experience is required; Demonstratable work experience (6 additional years of experience) may be used in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements
  • Must possess a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency in C++ with the Unreal 4/5 Engine (3 or more years)
  • Experience with version control software (Perforce, Git etc.)
  • Experience in other Game Engines (Unity, VBS, etc)
  • Experience with AR/VR platforms (HTC Vive, Oculus, ARKit, Hololense, etc)
  • Experience with iOS, Android, and/or Windows Mobile development
  • Experience with C/C++ Objective-C, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, XML and other languages
  • Experience with the life cycle of design and programming of training content from concept through project completion
  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
  • A portfolio/Github with examples of past work is preferred


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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