Game Tech Lead (UE5 / Multiplayer Systems)

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced Game Tech Lead to drive the engineering direction of a next-generation immersive multiplayer platform built with Unreal Engine 5.
This is a senior leadership role focused on gameplay systems, multiplayer architecture, scalability, and technical performance. You will work closely with cross-functional creative and technical teams to deliver high-quality interactive experiences across large-scale virtual environments.
The role combines hands-on engineering, technical strategy, and team leadership in a fast-moving product environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the technical implementation of gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5

• Architect and maintain multiplayer systems, networking, and server-side gameplay infrastructure

• Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and long-term technical scalability

• Optimize runtime performance across gameplay and multiplayer systems

• Collaborate with technical art and creative teams on integrated production workflows

• Support cloud-delivered interactive experiences and scalable online environments

• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the project

• Work closely with production and stakeholders to align technical execution with project goals

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5

• Advanced knowledge of C++ and Blueprints

• Proven experience building and shipping multiplayer gameplay systems

• Deep understanding of networking, dedicated servers, and online infrastructure

• Experience with gameplay architecture and performance optimization

• Experience integrating game clients with backend platform services (identity, inventory, commerce, matchmaking, social, or similar)

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience

• Ability to work across engineering, art, and production disciplines

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with cloud-streamed or online interactive experiences

• Familiarity with persistent online worlds or immersive virtual platforms

• Experience scaling multiplayer environments and live systems

• Background in technical prototyping or platform-level systems