Senior Game Developer

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Game Developer with expertise in Unreal Engine 5 for various gaming projects, offering remote contract opportunities with competitive rates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain game features using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging gameplay systems.
• Implement multiplayer networking solutions.
• Optimize game performance for various platforms.
• Work closely with designers to translate concepts into functional game mechanics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial Unreal Engine development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ gameplay programming.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 features: Lumen, Nanite, World Partition, MetaSounds, Mass Entity, Niagara, Chaos, TSR.
• Experience with Unity and Blueprint fluency.
• Knowledge of multiplayer/network programming and AR/VR/XR.
• Familiarity with production debugging tools like Unreal Insights, Stat commands, RenderDoc, and GPU profiling.
• Comfortable working asynchronously with US/EU teams.
• English: Upper-Intermediate or higher proficiency.
• Available for 20+ hours/week - part-time and full-time both supported.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates ranging from $20-$55.
• Long-term projects with an average contract length of 9+ months.
• No re-vetting per project - once vetted, continuous access to opportunities.
• Direct collaboration with clients, no middlemen.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to set your own schedule.

About the Company

Lemon.io is a developer talent marketplace connecting Unreal Engine 5 Developers with funded game studios, XR product companies, and virtual production teams for remote contract roles. We cover 71+ countries and work with UE5 developers across various technologies including Lumen, Nanite, World Partition, MetaSounds, Mass Entity, AAA C++ gameplay with GameplayAbilitySystem (GAS), AR/VR/XR (Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, OpenXR), multiplayer/network programming, and virtual production (LED volumes, nDisplay, in-camera VFX).

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