Lead C++ Unreal Engine Developer

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Lead C++ Unreal Engine Developer

Virtuos

Location

Ukraine • Kyiv, Ukraine

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 22, 2026

Apply by

August 21, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Home

Job Description

Join our team of like-minded people passionate about a common goal and love for games as a Lead C++ Unreal Engine Developer! As a Technical Lead in C++ / Unreal Engine, you will be responsible for PC & Console projects, starting from technical analysis, estimations, and system architecture design to guiding teams through challenging technical implementations. You'll work closely with project managers, artists, designers, QA, and client tech directors to ensure successful delivery of the projects on target platforms, meeting high technical quality standards. ### Responsibilities - Lead a team of talented C++ developers within PC & Console projects development, with particular focus on porting of existing and future game titles to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. - As leader of the Core tech team, work closely with Technical Directors on technical analysis and evaluation of the potential projects and opportunities. - Collaborate closely with the game design, art, and production teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality game experience on all platforms. - Optimize game performance for various console hardware, including CPU, GPU, and memory utilization. - Implement platform-specific features and functionality, such as platform-specific APIs, achievements, and controller support. - Ensure that games meet platform certification requirements, working closely with quality assurance and platform holders. - Actively participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team meetings to contribute to overall team growth and development. - Contribute to internal knowledge base development in the areas of C++, Unreal Engine, PC & Console. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and assist in their professional growth. - Continuously research and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in console game development. ### Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field. - 6+ years in C++ PC & Console Game development with 2+ years using Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5). - Strong C++ skills; excellent low-level understanding, memory management, multithreading, and debugging skills. - Solid understanding of modern game engine architecture. - Good knowledge of Unreal Engine internals (Gameplay Framework, UMG, replication, etc). - Proven experience shipping at least one game in a leading role. - Previous experience leading engineering teams and managing complex codebases. - Strong grasp of optimization and CPU / GPU performance profiling (Unreal Insights, PIX, RenderDoc). - Solid experience shipping games across multiple platforms, proven experience in developing/porting games to at least two major console platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch). - Proficient with version control (Git/Perforce) and task management (JIRA). - English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher. Think you’re the right fit? Drop us your CV and let’s make games better together!

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of C++ developers for PC and Console projects.
  • Guide technical analysis, estimations, and system architecture design.
  • Collaborate with project managers, artists, designers, and QA to ensure project delivery.
  • Optimize game performance for various console hardware including CPU, GPU, and memory.
  • Implement platform-specific features and functionality.
  • Ensure games meet platform certification requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge base development.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
  • Research and stay up-to-date on latest trends in console game development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • Game Development
  • or a related field

Skills Required

C++Unreal EngineUE4UE5Game Engine ArchitectureMemory ManagementMultithreadingDebuggingUnreal InsightsPIXRenderDocGitPerforceJIRAPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchLeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunication

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