Senior Game Programmer - Unreal

🚀 Position: Senior Game Programmer - Neoronin Interactive

📍 Location: Remote – Preferably in Portugal

⏰ Contract Type: Full-Time

💰 Salary: Based on experience

NeoRonin Interactive is a young video game development company specializing in creating games with a strong combat simulation focus. Our projects explore an innovative and stylized vision of future warfare, blending realistic mechanics with meticulous attention to detail.

We are looking for a talented Senior Game Programmer to help us develop our next game.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain core game systems in C++ within Unreal Engine.
• Design modular and scalable architecture to ensure clean and sustainable code in the long term.
• Implement and improve gameplay mechanics, AI, physics, multiplayer, and other critical systems.
• Work on performance optimization to ensure stability across different platforms.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and UI/UX teams to implement features according to game requirements.
• Participate in technical decision-making, ensuring the best solutions for the project.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor less experienced programmers.
• Clearly document code, systems, and technical decisions to ensure maintainability and long-term scalability.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience as a C++ Programmer in game development.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ and its best practices, with a focus on clean code, performance and optimization.
• Proven experience in Unreal Engine development using pure C++ (not just Blueprints).
• Deep understanding of game architecture and lifecycle in Unreal Engine.
• Experience with gameplay systems, AI, physics, rendering, multiplayer networking, and/or UI systems in C++.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns applied to game development.
• Experience in profiling and debugging code to identify and resolve errors and performance bottlenecks.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Soft Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organization and ability to manage priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset with a knack for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to deadlines and high-quality deliverables.
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to grow professionally.
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining effective collaboration.

What We Offer

• Above-average salary for the Portuguese market.
• Flexible remote work options.
• A dynamic and challenging environment, with innovative and ambitious projects.
• Significant growth opportunities, including the potential to take on leadership roles in the future.

Application Process

The selection process consists of two interview stages:

1. Personal Interview – To evaluate your motivation, profile, and soft skills, and to introduce you to our project.

2. Technical Interview – To assess your technical expertise and discuss the challenges of the role.

If you’re ready to embark on an epic space adventure, send your portfolio and CV to [email protected] with the subject: “Senior Game Programmer”.

Note: Applications sent via LinkedIn may not be considered.

Join us on this long-term journey and help us create unique and inspiring universes! 🚀