Lead C++ Unreal Engine Developer

Volmi — A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 10 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world’s leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

We offer:

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.

Think you’re the right fit? Drop us your CV and let’s make games better together!