Junior Unity & Unreal Developer

If you’re just starting out and eager to learn from the best, this could be your next adventure! We’re looking for a Junior Engineer (Unity & Unreal) to join our Gateshead product team and help us push the boundaries of VR, gaming, and interactive experiences.

At Gemba, we’re not just building games—we’re crafting cutting-edge business VR training experiences that transform the way people learn. If you love problem-solving, experimenting with game mechanics, and bringing ideas to life, keep reading! 👇

You’ll work alongside experienced developers, designers, and artists to:

👉 Develop and implement game features using Unity (C#) and Unreal Engine (C++)
👉 Work on VR and iOS projects, optimising performance and gameplay mechanics 
👉 Collaborate with the creative and engineering teams to bring ideas to life
👉 Debug, troubleshoot, and ensure smooth, immersive gameplay experiences
👉 Assist in prototyping new game mechanics and features
👉 Follow best practices in coding, optimisation, and game performance

👇 Must-haves:
✅ A strong interest in game development and production
✅ Basic knowledge of C# (Unity) and/or C++ (Unreal Engine)
✅ Understanding of game mechanics, UI, physics, and AI
✅ A problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
✅ Ability to work in an agile, collaborative team and take feedback constructively

👇 Nice-to-haves (but not deal-breakers!):
⭐ Experience with VR (Meta Quest, Vision OS) and/or iOS development
⭐ Familiarity with multiplayer networking (Photon Fusion, Unreal Replication)
⭐ Basic knowledge of shaders, VFX, or procedural content generation
⭐ Understanding of lightbaking in Unity and optimising lighting for performance

🚀 The chance to work on cutting-edge VR projects that make a real impact
🎨 A creative, fun, and collaborative team that values your ideas
📚 A £1,000 learning budget per year to boost your skills
🌴 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure 🎄 + Your birthday off 🎂
🏥 Private healthcare, pension 👵 & unlimited mental health support 🧘‍♀️
🧡 A dedicated Culture Manager to make sure we stay an amazing place to work!

📍 Location: Gateshead, UK (onsite)
💰 Salary: £24,000 per annum
🕗 Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
❌ Unfortunately, we can’t offer sponsorship, so candidates must have the right to work in the UK

💡 Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back—if this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let’s build something incredible together. 🚀🎮