# Lead UE5/C++ engineer

> Globaldev Group · Poland (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-04-30

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Dream Team

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Unreal Engine 5 / C++ Engineer to guide our engineering efforts and help shape the technical direction of our projects. In this role, you will lead a distributed team of developers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance game systems.

This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel (every few months) to Estonia for 1–2 weeks to collaborate with the team onsite.

### Requirements

-   Expert-level proficiency in C++
-   Extensive experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5)
-   Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role within game development
-   Strong understanding of game architecture, systems design, and real-time performance
-   Experience leading and mentoring engineers in a remote/distributed environment
-   Deep knowledge of at least one area: gameplay systems, networking, AI, physics, or rendering
-   Experience with performance profiling and optimization
-   Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)
-   Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

### Nice to Have

-   Experience shipping multiple game titles, ideally in a lead role
-   Strong background in multiplayer/networked game development
-   Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 tools (Blueprints, Niagara, Nanite, Lumen)
-   Experience building or improving engineering pipelines and tooling
-   Previous experience in international or distributed teams

### Responsibilities

-   Lead the design, development, and maintenance of core game systems using Unreal Engine 5 and C++
-   Define and drive technical architecture and best practices across the project
-   Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing
-   Collaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to align technical and creative goals
-   Oversee performance optimization and scalability across platforms (PC/console)
-   Identify technical risks early and propose effective solutions
-   Manage and improve development workflows, tools, and pipelines
-   Ensure code quality, maintainability, and long-term project health

### What We Offer

-   Competitive salary and benefits package.
-   Fully remote work with flexible hours.
-   Travel opportunities for onsite collaboration.
-   Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting game projects.
-   Collaborative and international team environment.
-   Professional growth and development opportunities.

## Apply

[Apply at Globaldev Group](https://apply.workable.com/globaldevgroup/j/4DCAEB8772/apply)

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