Senior Game Developer

5 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States beBee Careers Full time

About the Job

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Unreal Engine Developer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for building the online and meta-game backbone of our upcoming game. This includes designing and implementing robust multiplayer systems using Unreal Engine and Epic Online Services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement robust multiplayer and matchmaking systems using Unreal Engine and Epic Online Services (EOS)
  • Build and maintain meta-game systems including player progression, in-game purchases, leaderboards, stats tracking, achievements, and persistent player profiles
  • Collaborate closely with design, art, production, and other engineering teams to ensure online systems integrate cleanly into the core game loop and support a scalable live product
  • Owning major technical features from architecture through delivery, including backend integration and optimization
  • Serve as a technical leader within the team: mentor junior engineers, establish best practices, and drive quality through code reviews and tooling improvements
  • Troubleshoot and resolve online performance and stability issues at scale
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve player experience, technical workflows, and team efficiency

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in game development with a strong emphasis on Unreal Engine (C++)
  • Deep familiarity with Epic Online Services (EOS) and online multiplayer architecture
  • Demonstrated experience shipping at least one multiplayer title, ideally with live or ongoing content
  • Experience implementing or integrating meta-game features such as player progression, IAPs, and leaderboards
  • Strong grasp of networking fundamentals, scalability challenges, and client-server and/or P2P architecture
  • Comfortable leading initiatives and mentoring others while contributing directly to production code
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Familiarity with Steam, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, or Nintendo Switch Online
  • Experience with backend services and providers (e.g., PlayFab, EOS Nakama, AWS/GCP)

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