SAIC

Unreal Engine Developer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Alabama, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Game Programming, or related discipline with at least 9 years of relevant experience required; additional experience can substitute for degree
  • 3-5+ years of professional Game Programming experience in a related field highly desired
  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • Proficiency in C++ with Unreal Engine 4/5 for 3+ years
  • Experience with version control software such as Perforce or Git
  • Familiarity with other Game Engines (Unity, VBS) and AR/VR platforms (HTC Vive, Oculus)
  • Experience in developing for iOS, Android, or Windows Mobile.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with team members, customers, and SMEs to develop applications using Unreal Engine 4 and 5
  • Contribute creatively to the application design and development process from prototype to delivery
  • Develop, test, and optimize code while fixing bugs and profiling performance
  • Follow best practices and coding standards throughout the development process
  • Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
  • Write efficient, well-commented code while maintaining attention to detail
  • Take ownership of work as a self-motivated team player under tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on projects for the Army and DoD customers
  • Engagement with an agile scrum development team
  • Focus on serious games and training applications
  • Conducive work environment for creative contribution
  • Flexible application acceptance with no deadline for submissions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Unreal Engine 4/5 Developer for our team in Huntsville, AL.

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.

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 Requirements:
  • Bachelor's in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Game Programming, or related technical discipline and at least 9 years of relevant experience is required; Related work experience (6 additional years of experience) may be used in lieu of degree. 3-5+ years of professional Game Programming experience in a related field highly desired
Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
Required 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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