SAIC

Senior Unreal Engine Developer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Alabama, US
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Game Programming, or related field with 14 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience without degree.
  • Must possess a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience and proficiency in C++ with Unreal Engine 4/5.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
  • Familiarity with other game engines such as Unity and VBS.
  • Experience developing for AR/VR platforms like HTC Vive and Oculus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members, customers, and SMEs to develop applications using Unreal Engines 4 and 5.
  • Contribute creatively to design and development from prototype to delivery stages.
  • Develop and debug code, ensuring performance optimization and bug fixes.
  • Adhere to best practices and maintain coding standards throughout the development process.
  • Document technical designs and participate in peer reviews with the software engineering team.
  • Write well-documented, efficient code while paying attention to detail.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on serious games and training applications for the Army and DoD customers.
  • Participation in an agile scrum development team.
  • Potential for growth within a developing team.
  • Engagement with industry-leading technologies such as Unreal Engines 4 and 5.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Unreal Engine Developer to join our team.

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

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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