Senior Unreal Engine Engineer (Switch)

Senior Unreal Engine Engineer (Switch)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Unreal Engine Engineer (Switch) based in United States.

This is a senior-level technical role focused on delivering high-performance game experiences across leading console platforms, with a strong emphasis on Nintendo Switch 2 optimization and cross-platform development. You will work at the intersection of engineering, performance optimization, and game production, helping ensure that complex game systems run efficiently and reliably across hardware constraints. The role involves close collaboration with artists, designers, and production teams to anticipate technical risks early and implement robust solutions that support smooth development cycles. You will contribute directly to console porting efforts, performance tuning, and engine-level improvements using Unreal Engine. Beyond execution, you will also help define technical standards, mentor engineers, and drive best practices across multidisciplinary teams. This is a high-impact position for someone passionate about game engineering excellence and delivering polished player experiences on a global scale.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and contribute to the porting and optimization of games to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 platforms.
• Develop and maintain high-performance systems using C++ and Unreal Engine, ensuring stability and scalability across consoles.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve rendering, GPU, and performance bottlenecks across complex game systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, art, design, production) to anticipate technical risks and prevent production delays.
• Build tools and workflows to improve development efficiency and support content creation pipelines.
• Establish and promote best practices for console development, optimization, and engine usage.
• Provide technical leadership through task breakdown, long-term planning, and engineering guidance.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in game or engine development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and deep experience with Unreal Engine.
• Proven experience porting games to consoles or mobile platforms, ideally including Nintendo Switch.
• Expertise in rendering pipelines, GPU debugging, and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong software architecture and systems design skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver technical goals with minimal supervision.
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership mindset with experience in planning, prioritization, and task breakdown.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S development is highly valued.
• Background in tool development for game production workflows is a plus.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile console game projects across leading global platforms.
• Remote flexibility within Brazil and exposure to international development teams.
• Long-term contract engagement through May 2027, offering project stability.
• Work in a highly technical environment focused on performance, optimization, and engineering excellence.
• Collaboration with experienced game developers across engineering, art, and production disciplines.
• Opportunity to influence technical standards, tooling, and console development best practices.
• Career growth through mentorship, technical leadership, and complex problem-solving challenges.