Unreal Engine Developer

About Stepico

Stepico is a team of enthusiasts who are in love with their work. Each employee of our company is passionate about games, and a friendly atmosphere always reigns in our team. We are expanding our team and looking for a talented and experienced Unreal Engine Developer to lead the development of our upcoming AAA First-Person and Third-Person Shooter games. 

Our company values

• Passion for games;
• Creating innovative projects;
• A policy of open communication;
• Strong appreciation of your performance;
• Competence development;
• Comfort and well-being of our employees.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in game development with Unreal Engine;
• Proficient in C++ and experience with Unreal Engine’s source code;
• Demonstrated experience with character and animation blueprints within Unreal Engine;
• Strong understanding of animation retargeting techniques and tools;
• Experience with AI Blackboard and Behavior Trees in Unreal Engine;
• Proven track record of developing multiplayer games, preferably FPS or TPS;
• Familiarity with Linux server environments and building scalable server solutions on AWS;
• Knowledgeable in AWS game development tools, such as DynamoDB, Cognito, and GameLift;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively;
• English: B2.

Personal characteristics

• Communication & collaboration;
• Flexibility;
• Decision making.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and implement character and animation blueprints for high-quality character behaviors and animations;
• Develop and maintain Linux-based server builds on AWS, ensuring optimal performance and scalability;
• Integrate and manage AWS services including DynamoDB for database needs;
• Cognito for user authentication, and GameLift for session-based multiplayer games;
• Write robust C++ code and work within Unreal Engine’s source code environment to develop game features;
• Apply expertise in animation retargeting to adapt animations to different character models without loss of quality;
• Utilize AI Blackboard and Behavior Trees to create compelling and challenging AI for both NPC and enemy characters;
• Build the core mechanics for FPS and TPS games, including player movement, shooting mechanics, and game state management;
• Collaborate closely with art, design, and other development teams to bring game concepts to life;
• Optimize game performance across various platforms, ensuring a smooth player experience;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in gamedevelopment. Chaos Physics expertise;
• Line tracing and damage hitbox workflows;
• Dynamic scoreboards and data flow in game;
• Ability to collaborate with UI designer.

How will you grow professionally with Stepico

Professional growth with Stepico will be marked by a comprehensive deepening of Unreal Engine expertise, mastery of C++ programming, proficiency in Linux server builds, hands-on experience with AWS services, and a dedicated focus on FPS and TPS genres. 

What will you get with Stepico

• Competitive salaries are regularly reviewed based on professional growth;
• Flexible working hours and remote working;
• 18 working days of paid time off;
• 5 paid sick leaves (without doctors notes);
• Life event support system (extra paid days off and financial compensation);
• Physical activities: basketball, football, yoga, massage;
• English classes;
• Art classes;
• Compensation for external conferences/ workshops/ events;
• Full employment;
• Fun corporate events.