Unreal Engine Performance Engineer
welevel GmbH
München, Germany
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
München, Germany
Tech stack
Computer Animation
Artificial Intelligence
Profiling
Video Game Development
Performance Testing
HLSL
Unreal Engine
Job description
We are looking for an Unreal Engine Performance Engineer to ensure our ambitious world runs at peak performance across PC and consoles without compromising gameplay or fidelity., As an Unreal Engine Performance Engineer, you will:
- Profile CPU, GPU, memory, and network performance across platforms.
- Optimize Unreal Engine 5 systems (Nanite, Lumen, World Partition, physics, AI, animation, networking)
- Integrate and fine-tune upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, TSR) to maximize performance while preserving visual quality.
- Improve rendering pipelines, LOD systems, asset streaming, and lighting setups.
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to balance fidelity and performance.
- Develop tools and workflows for automated performance testing.
- Support platform-specific optimization for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Unreal Engine?, * 3+ years in game development, with at least 1 shipped title (PC or console).
- Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 profiling tools and optimization workflows.
- Skilled in GPU optimization (materials, shaders, lighting, draw calls).
- Experience with CPU-side optimizations: AI, physics, and networking.
- Familiarity with upscaling solutions (DLSS, FSR, TSR) and their impact on rendering pipelines.
- Bonus: Experience with large-scale survival/RPG or open-world games.
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent fairly and offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and impact.
- Team Activities: Regular events to build a strong sense of community.
- Free Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
- A Pioneering, Start-Up Mindset: Join a culture where your ideas and creativity are valued and encouraged., * Opportunity to shape the performance backbone of a groundbreaking AAA title.
- Work with a passionate, highly skilled team supported by leading investors and partners.
- Competitive salary and participation in our employee stock option program (ESOP).
Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make SolidRiver an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!
About the company
At welevel, we're more than just a startup - we're a vibrant community of innovators passionate about crafting the future of RPG and survival games. Based in Munich, we combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in our success.
Here's what makes us stand out