Unreal Engine Developer / Gameplay Programmer (Middle+ / Senior)

Vacancy: Unreal Engine Developer / Gameplay Programmer (Middle+ / Senior) Company: Cyberhead ltd Project: One Way Home Format: Remote work Salary Range: Based on interview results

About Us

We are Cyberhead studio, specializing in the development of story-driven games in the A and AA segment in collaboration with an international partner. We are currently actively working on our flagship project – One Way Home. This is an atmospheric puzzle-platformer and psychological horror game where the player takes on the role of a 12-year-old boy (main inspirations: Little Nightmares, Reanimal, atmosphere similar to Stranger Things).

Responsibilities

Architecture and Logic: Working with the existing project foundation (a comprehensive onboarding from the current architect will be provided at the start). Writing complex logic in C++ and exposing well-designed, user-friendly tools in Blueprints for game designers/level designers/sound designers.

Technical Animation: Integration and fine-tuning of Motion Matching to ensure the most realistic, cinematic, and smooth character movement. Setting up Physical Animations for correct interaction of bodies with the environment, reactions to hits, physics of falls and movements.

AI Development: Programming complex behaviors for grotesque enemies and unique bosses using modern tools – Behavior Trees, State Trees, and perception systems (AI Perception).

Streaming & World Partition: Establishing the correct pipeline for loading and unloading levels to ensure an absolutely seamless experience without loading screens.

Core Mechanics Development: Writing systems for interaction with the environment (including physics for throwing objects to distract enemies and solve puzzles) and the character controller.

In-depth profiling and optimization.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Unreal Engine Developer.
• Deep knowledge of C++ and Blueprints in the context of Unreal Engine 5+.
• Have shipped projects (be sure to specify in your resume which part of the work you performed).
• Practical experience with Motion Matching and Physical Animations.
• Expert understanding of AI systems in Unreal Engine: confident work with State Trees, Behavior Trees, and EQS.
• Solid experience with level loading/unloading systems and understanding how to build this pipeline effectively for performance.
• Ability to read and develop existing architecture, understanding of programming patterns.
• Familiarity with the genre (platformers, horrors) and understanding how technical details affect the character's sense of vulnerability and overall game feel.

We Offer

• Competitive market salary.
• Fully remote work format.
• Professional onboarding and handover from the current technical specialist on the project.
• A high degree of freedom in decision-making and the opportunity to build processes as they should work in a quality A/AA project.
• Work in a team focused on quality and the international market.

How to Apply

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