Lead UE5/C++ engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Unreal Engine 5 / C++ Engineer to guide our engineering efforts and help shape the technical direction of our projects. In this role, you will lead a distributed team of developers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance game systems.

This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel (every few months) to Estonia for 1–2 weeks to collaborate with the team onsite.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in C++
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5)
• Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role within game development
• Strong understanding of game architecture, systems design, and real-time performance
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers in a remote/distributed environment
• Deep knowledge of at least one area: gameplay systems, networking, AI, physics, or rendering
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Nice to Have

• Experience shipping multiple game titles, ideally in a lead role
• Strong background in multiplayer/networked game development
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 tools (Blueprints, Niagara, Nanite, Lumen)
• Experience building or improving engineering pipelines and tooling
• Previous experience in international or distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of core game systems using Unreal Engine 5 and C++
• Define and drive technical architecture and best practices across the project
• Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to align technical and creative goals
• Oversee performance optimization and scalability across platforms (PC/console)
• Identify technical risks early and propose effective solutions
• Manage and improve development workflows, tools, and pipelines
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and long-term project health

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Travel opportunities for onsite collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting game projects.
• Collaborative and international team environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.