Junior Frontend Unreal Engine Developer

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Our organization is a unique software development company based in McLean, Virginia, dedicated to providing top-tier solutions to defend the United States and its businesses.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Frontend Unreal Engine Developer who embodies our commitment to excellence and is driven to "do it right." This is a long-term opportunity for serious professionals who meet our stringent requirements and are eager to contribute to our critical mission. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and we offer significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our best-of-the-best team.

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Frontend Unreal Engine Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge visual experiences and interactive elements within the Unreal Engine for our impactful solutions. You will leverage your expertise in C++ and the Unreal Engine ecosystem to create compelling and performant user interfaces and environments.

Day-to-day responsibilities and duties include:

• Develop and implement frontend features and functionalities within the Unreal Engine using C++.
• Design and create engaging and functional game levels and environments.
• Establish robust and reusable systems through the creation of effective template classes.
• Develop intuitive and complex user interfaces and menus within the Unreal Engine.
• Implement and manage mapping functions for input and actions.
• Utilize and understand Game Instances for managing persistent data and global game state.
• Implement and manage different Game Modes to define gameplay rules and experiences.
• Optimize rendering and performance for efficient handling of large amounts of polygons, particularly within visual effects systems like Niagara.
• Develop and implement custom shaders to achieve desired visual styles and effects.
• Collaborate closely with designers, backend developers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of frontend elements.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and technical design of the application.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Unreal Engine and related technologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST

- must be able to qualify and maintain security clearance.

- have at least 5 years of Frontend Unreal Engine Developer experience and have a good understanding of professional business environments.

- be very friendly and able to calmly handle clients and staff

- be able to carry themselves in a professional manner

- be punctual, responsible, and reliable

- have good written and verbal communication skills (answering the phone and composing emails in a professional manner)

Benefits / Additional Compensation:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Paternal/Maternal Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000 per year excluding bonus and benefits.

Schedule:

• The schedule for this position is project driven and can be highly variable depending on project deadlines and the specific needs of the software development teams.
• Monday to Friday

TO APPLY :
Please submit a resume. A cover letter is not required, although a short personal message explaining your work experience as it relates to this listing is extremely helpful.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Information Technology

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