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# Unreal Engine Developer - Synthetic Data / AI

- **Company:** Full-timemfk Recruitment
- **Location:** London, 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, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Visual Effects, Image Acquisition, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Unreal Engine, Data Generation
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/unreal-engine-developer-synthetic-data-ai/47837587

## About the Role

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.Communicate technical requirements to 3D Artists, Designers and Engineers.Deliver high-quality software against agreed project milestones.Essential experienceAt 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.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.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.Desirable experienceSynthetic data generation for Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning.Computer vision or Machine Learning projects.NVIDIA Omniverse.Universal Scene Description workflows.Blender or other 3D content-creation tools.Python development.GPU-accelerated applications.Agile or Scrum delivery.Defence, security, government or another regulated environment.An MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related subject.Security clearanceCandidates must be eligible to obtain UK BPSS and Security Check clearance. Existing clearance would be
advantageous but is not essential for every appointment.Applicants for SC clearance are normally expected to have lived in the UK for the previous five years. A shorter period of UK residency or time spent overseas will not automatically prevent clearance, but eligibility will be assessed individually by the sponsoring authority.Salary/Rate:55,000 - 70,000Job type:PermanentLocality:West LondonRegion:London

## Description

test and validate advanced AI and computer vision models.This is an excellent opportunity to apply experience from games, simulation, VFX or virtual production to challenging AI projects with genuine real-world applications.You will work alongside Unreal Developers, AI Researchers, Computer Vision Specialists, 3D Artists and Python/C++ Engineers to develop an automated platform for generating high-quality synthetic datasets.The platform controls object placement, camera movement, lighting, weather conditions, image capture and automated scene generation at scale.You will help transform an existing research platform into scalable, maintainable production software that can be used by both technical and non-technical users.The position is predominantly office- and customer-site-based in West London, although some remote working will be available.Unreal Engine Developer responsibilitiesDevelop and improve Unreal Engine 5 applications for synthetic imagery generation.Automate object placement


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