Senior Unreal/C++ Developer
First seen by Alion on May 18, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.
Senior C++/Unreal Games Developer
Melbourne The Opportunity
As a Senior Unreal Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building large-scale immersive VR experiences with a strong focus on performance, scalability and player immersion.
Working within a highly collaborative engineering environment, you’ll contribute across gameplay systems, networking, rendering optimisation and immersive interaction technologies while helping shape technical direction and engineering standards.
This role would suit someone who enjoys pushing technology boundaries and thrives in highly technical, product-focused environments.
What You’ll Be Working On Developing large-scale multiplayer VR experiences using Unreal Engine 5
Building high-performance gameplay systems for immersive real-world environments
Optimising rendering, networking and interaction systems for low-latency VR experiences
Developing scalable and maintainable gameplay architecture
Working closely with designers, gameplay engineers and technical artists
Integrating cutting-edge immersive hardware and proprietary systems
Improving player responsiveness, immersion and overall technical performance
Contributing to engineering standards, technical direction and best practices
Mentoring junior and mid-level developers across the team About You
We’re looking for experienced Unreal developers who combine strong engineering fundamentals with curiosity, creativity and a passion for immersive technology.
You’ll likely bring: 5+ years of commercial Unreal Engine development experience
Strong C++ programming expertise
Experience developing complex gameplay systems and/or real-time applications and simulations
Deep understanding of Unreal Engine performance optimisation
Experience with multiplayer and networked systems
Strong understanding of rendering pipelines, profiling and debugging tools
Experience contributing to shipped games, simulations or immersive products
Strong software architecture and scalable engineering capability
Excellent collaboration and communication skills The engineering challenges are genuinely complex, highly collaborative and technically ambitious, offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to future direction .
What’s On Offer Work on globally recognised immersive VR experiences
Unreal Engine 5 development at scale
Complex, technically challenging engineering work
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary package
Collaborative and passionate engineering culture
Opportunity to influence next-generation immersive products
Career growth within an internationally expanding technology business Apply Now
If you’re passionate about Unreal Engine development, immersive technology and building experiences that push technical boundaries, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now!
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