What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unreal Engine Developer position at Brightline Interactive?
Brightline is seeking a temporary contract position (immediately through May 15, 2025) as a Unreal Engine Developer to support the development and optimization of immersive, multi-user experiences on our spatial computing platform. Working closely under our Senior Unreal Developer Lead, you’ll contribute to creating seamless, secure, and performant VR environments. This role offers hands-on experience in Unreal Engine development, with the opportunity to deepen your skills in networking, performance optimization, and collaborative game development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing multiplayer networked gameplay mechanics and systems using Blueprints and C for XR and desktop applications.
- Author pipeline tools, create editor plugins, develop C APIs, and modify engine source code in order to meet functional requirements.
- Support performance profiling and optimization tasks to ensure responsive and efficient gameplay while troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
- Work under the guidance of the Director of Runtime Development to advance skills in XR, spatial computing, and multiplayer networking.
Required Qualifications
- Foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with Unreal Engine Blueprints and C for developing game systems and infrastructure.
- Understanding of networking principles for multiplayer applications is required.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, sharing ideas and providing feedback.
- Eagerness to build skills and stay updated on XR and Unreal Engine trends, with guidance from senior developers.
Preferred Skills
- Experience building and configuring custom Unreal Engine branches from source, a plus.
- Previous work on non-gaming projects using Unreal Engine, ideally government or defense projects, a plus.
- Awareness of XR-specific UI/UX design principles and considerations, a plus.
- Experience in targeting mobile platforms, a plus.
- Familiarity with PCG, GAS, and user generated content, a plus.
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine pixel streaming, a plus.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge XR projects within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
- Work directly under senior developers, with opportunities for learning and professional development.
- Be part of an enthusiastic team committed to advancing spatial computing technology.
This role is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of digital twin technology while supporting an expanding product ecosystem that leverages spatial computing and AI. Join us to bring real-world assets to life with unmatched realism and functionality!
This position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen and to be able to obtain a security clearance. This is a 1099 position.
