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# Unreal Engine Developer - Synthetic Data / AI

- **Company:** MFK Recruitment
- **Location:** Brentford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Visual Effects, Real Time Systems, Deep Learning, Software Application Programming, SC Clearance, Unreal Engine
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5827653051

## About the Role

* At least three years of commercial Unreal Engine development experience.
 * Strong experience developing applications using Unreal Engine 5.
 * Strong C++ and/or C# development skills within Unreal or related real-time applications.
 * Professional experience within games, simulation, VFX or virtual production.
 * Strong knowledge of Unreal rendering, scene management and automation.
 * Experience designing scalable, readable and maintainable production software.
 * Experience with automated testing, CI/CD and containerised deployment.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * The ability to work effectively with Developers, Engineers, Researchers and 3D Artists.
 * Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK BPSS and Security Check clearance.
 * Existing clearance would be advantageous but is not essential.
 * For SC clearance, applicants are normally expected to have lived in the UK for the previous five years.

## Description

* Develop and improve Unreal Engine 5 applications for synthetic imagery generation.
 * Automate object placement, cameras, lighting, weather and image-capture workflows.
 * Transform an existing research platform into scalable production software.
 * Work with AI and Machine Learning Engineers to optimise synthetic training datasets.
 * Improve development, rendering and asset-production workflows.
 * Develop intuitive tools that allow users to configure and generate synthetic imagery.
 * Contribute to software architecture, technical design and product direction.
 * Build and support CI/CD and containerised deployment processes.
 * Support applications deployed within secure customer environments.

Technologies:

 * 3D
 * AI
 * C#
 * CI/CD
 * Computer Vision
 * Support
 * Machine Learning
 * Python
 * Security
 * Unreal
 * GameDev, We are an innovative UK technology company developing advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions for defence, security and other demanding real-world environments. We specialise in computer vision, perception and autonomy, combining modern deep learning with neuroscience-inspired technology to create accurate, robust and reliable AI systems. This is a permanent, full-time role based in West London, working predominantly from the office and customer sites with some remote working available. You will join a collaborative team of Unreal Developers, AI Researchers, Computer Vision Specialists, 3D Artists and Python/C++ Engineers, and help build an automated platform for generating high-quality synthetic datasets. We offer long-term opportunities in a technically challenging environment, and our culture has supported strong retention across the team.


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