Senior Unreal Engine Developer

Description:

We are seeking a passionate Unreal Engine Developer to work on a realistic open-world wildlife survival game, where players control an animal (e.g., serval cat) in a dynamic ecosystem. The developer will be responsible for implementing gameplay systems, AI behavior, environmental interaction, and performance-optimized open-world mechanics using Unreal Engine (UE5).

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of gameplay systems, and a love for nature-driven, simulation-style game design.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop animal-centric gameplay systems (hunting, stealth, stamina, hunger, thirst, fear, health)

- Implement predator and prey AI using Behavior Trees, EQS, and NavMesh

- Design realistic animal movement and animation logic (IK, slopes, uneven terrain, sprinting, stalking)

- Build open-world systems using World Partition and level streaming

- Implement dynamic environmental systems (time of day, weather, water bodies, hazards)

- Optimize large landscapes, foliage, collisions, and AI for performance

- Integrate sounds, VFX, animations, and environmental storytelling

- Work closely with designers, artists, and UI/UX team

- Debug and profile performance issues in large natural environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Strong experience with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)

- Excellent command of Blueprints (C++ is a plus)