Journeyman Unreal Programmer

Seeking a highly motivated Journeyman/Mid-Level Unreal Programmer to support a training development team primarily focused on developing serious games for a diverse audience.

We use the phrase “serious games” to describe a variety of applications that use gaming technologies or mechanics for a purpose other than strictly entertainment. You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow programmers, game designers, subject matter experts, and artists on developing serious games and virtual trainers for the Army and other DoD customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop an application using the Unreal 4 and 5 game engine

• Contribute creatively to the application design and development process, from prototype to delivery

• Develop and test code, fix bugs, profile, and optimize code

• Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards

• Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers

• Write efficient code with descriptive comments and maintain attention to detail

• Take ownership of his/her work as a highly motivated self-starter

• Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a small team environment

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in C++ with the Unreal 4/5 Engine (3 or more years)

• Possess a working knowledge of common software design patterns

• Experience navigating large code bases

• Experience using debugging tools

• Experience with version control software (Perforce, Git etc.)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; Interim Secret clearance required to start

Desired Skills:

• Experience in other Game Engines (Unity, VBS, etc)

• Experience with AR/VR platforms (HTC Vive, Oculus, ARKit, HoloLens, etc)

• Experience deploying to multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, PC, console

• Experience with the life cycle of design and programming of training content from concept through project completion

• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment

• Portfolio/Github with examples of past work is preferred

• Active Secret clearance

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of professional Game Programming experience, ideally using Unreal

• Bachelor’s in Game Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline

• 7 years of work experience may be used in lieu of degree.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) organizational performance consulting firm with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology, and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.