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# Unreal Engine Developer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Scripting, Build Tools, Unreal Engine
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/88918ec9-7c22-4b8f-b492-fd82b7c521d2/unreal-engine-developer

## About the Role

* Strong C++ experience with shipped tools or plugins inside Unreal Engine.
 * Hands-on experience creating in-engine UI panels or editor extensions for production use.
 * Understanding of animation pipelines, sequencing concepts, and how artists work within Unreal.
 * Background using or integrating AI-powered libraries and services. Ability to call models and APIs without building new models.
 * Ability to integrate Python or other scripting where appropriate.
 * Creative problem solver with solid mathematics foundation and demonstrated depth of thinking.
 * Senior-level experience preferred. Able to communicate tradeoffs and mentor junior contributors.

## Description

Our client seeks a seasoned Unreal Engine Developer to build developer tooling and panels that run inside Unreal Engine to support animation and live action workflows. The role emphasizes C++ development for Unreal plugins, thoughtful tool design for artists, and an ability to understand production sequences and pipelines. You will collaborate with a tight, cohesive team and contribute to a multi-year initiative related to studio work in Los Angeles. The engagement starts as a one-year contract with potential for extension. Conversion may be considered based on performance and mutual interest., * Design and develop Unreal Engine plugins and in-engine panels in C++ to support animation and live action production workflows.

 * Build tools that integrate with existing pipelines and are intuitive for artists and technical users.
 * Leverage AI-enabled development practices and call external libraries and services where appropriate, including Python integrations when needed.
 * Collaborate with engineers and artists to define requirements and iterate on tool usability and performance.
 * Ensure code quality, testability, and maintainability across plugins and tooling.
 * Troubleshoot performance and sequencing issues within Unreal projects.