Unreal Engine Developer
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Overview
Vivasoft is looking for Unreal Engine Developers to play a key role in the game creation process, from architectural design to implementation and debugging across multiple platforms.
In this role, you will work with Unreal Engine on complex technical challenges, collaborating closely with Designers, Artists, and Engineers across domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online systems, physics, databases, and tools.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems, engine-level features, and performance-critical C++ code in Unreal Engine 5
- Work with custom UE5 forks, engine plugins, and platform-specific code when required
- Diagnose, debug, and resolve console-specific issues (PS5 / Xbox Series X|S)
- Profile and optimize CPU, GPU, and memory usage to meet console performance targets (30/60 FPS)
Console & Platform Responsibilities :
- Support development, optimization, and certification readiness for PlayStation and Xbox
- Address TRC / XR compliance issues, platform bugs, and certification feedback
- Work with console SDKs, dev kits, and Unreal platform abstraction layers
- Ensure proper handling of platform features (save systems, controller behavior, system UI, crash handling)
Technical Leadership & Management:
- Provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers
- Review code for quality, performance, and maintainability
- Break down tasks, estimate effort, and identify technical risks
- Collaborate with producers, leads, and external stakeholders to ensure delivery
- Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture discussions
Collaboration:
- Work closely with Designers, Artists, QA, and Production
- Communicate clearly in an English-speaking environment with international teams
- Integrate into client pipelines (Agile / Scrum or milestone-driven development)
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++, with 4+ years of relevant experience in the gaming industry
- At least 1 shipped game using Unreal Engine 5 on PlayStation or Xbox
- Strong C++ expertise with professional experience in Unreal Engine codebases
- Deep understanding of UE5 systems (rendering, gameplay framework, asset pipeline, build system)
- Experience working with console performance optimization and profiling
- Experience working with production codebases
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Passion for games and game development
Nice to Have:
- Experience shipping multiple console titles
- Familiarity with:
- Nanite, Lumen, Virtual Shadow Maps, TSR
- Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
- Unreal Insights, MemReport, platform profilers
- Experience supporting live patches, post-launch updates, or certification resubmissions
- Experience working with outsourcing or distributed teams
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work on advanced game development projects using Unreal Engine
- Collaborative environment with experienced engineers, designers, and artists
- Exposure to complex, multi-platform game systems
- Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
- Supportive engineering culture with technical ownership
Job Information:
Job Location:
Malaysia
Job Type:
Full-time
Number of Vacancies:
5
Salary:
RM 13k-15k
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
