Job Description

Inceptive Studio is seeking a Senior Unreal Engine Developer to lead and mentor our game development team. As a senior member of our studio, you will drive technical excellence and innovation while creating immersive gaming experiences.
Position Overview:
We're looking for an experienced game developer who can lead by example, make critical technical decisions, and mentor junior developers while maintaining high coding standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of shipping successful games and deep expertise in Unreal Engine development.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of core game features and systems using Unreal Engine 5
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable game systems
• Write high-performance, production-quality C++ code
• Define technical standards and best practices for the team
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Mentor junior developers and foster their professional growth
• Collaborate with art and design teams to optimize workflows
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Drive technical design decisions and architecture planning
• Lead performance optimization initiatives across platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional game development experience
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 and C++
• Proven track record of shipping at least 2 commercial game titles
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture
• Expert knowledge of optimization techniques and performance profiling
• Advanced experience with version control systems (Git/Perforce)
• Excellent problem-solving and architectural design skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading game development teams
• Advanced knowledge of graphics programming and shader development
• Expertise in multiplayer networking architecture
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment pipelines
• Knowledge of multiple gaming platforms and their constraints
• Background in mentoring and training developers

Technical Skills

• Advanced Unreal Engine 4/5 development
• Expert-level C++ programming
• Advanced Blueprint Visual Scripting
• Source Control (Git/Perforce)
• Visual Studio
• Advanced 3D Math and Physics
• Performance Profiling and Optimization
• Cross-platform Development
• Build Systems and Automation

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Private medical insurance
• Annual leave as per UAE Labor Law
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Work on exciting and challenging projects
• Modern development equipment and software
• Visa sponsorship
• Professional development budget

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Location:

• Dubai (Required)

Expected Start Date: 31/12/2024