Lead Realtime Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical support and guidance to our Unreal Engine development team.

• Create interactive real-time 3D applications, including 3D configurators, self-service platforms, and AR and VR solutions.

• Strategically plan projects, design systems and architectures, and execute projects using Unreal Engine.

• Ensure the technical quality, performance, stability, and scalability of our applications.

• Continuously enhance our Unreal Engine pipeline, frameworks, development standards, and cross-team collaboration processes.

• Conduct development reviews and assist the team with complex technical issues.

• Assess requirements and estimate efforts in close collaboration with project management, design, and 3D production.

• Work autonomously and take ownership within interdisciplinary, agile project teams, from concept and design to development and deployment.

• Integrate 3D, media, and configuration data into interactive real-time applications.

• Collaborate closely with Unreal Artists, project management, and other disciplines to create shared technical solutions.

• Offer technical support during client presentations, consultations, and acceptance sessions.

• Evaluate and incorporate new technologies and AI-driven tools to enhance our development and production workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in real-time 3D development using Unreal Engine.

• A completed degree in media informatics, computer science, or equivalent training.

• Extensive expertise in the technical design and implementation of intricate Unreal Engine applications.

• Strong proficiency in visual scripting with Blueprints.

• Good to very good programming skills in C++.

• Experience in providing technical guidance, support, and professional development for fellow developers.

• Familiarity with version control systems like Perforce and collaborative development practices.

• Knowledge of performance optimization, profiling, debugging, and deployment processes.

• Experience working with various hardware, operating systems, and target platforms.

• Design-oriented mindset with a solid understanding of 3D rendering, user experience, and visual quality.

• Interest and experience in utilizing AI-powered tools to improve and expedite development processes, such as coding, debugging, documentation, research, or prototyping.

• Awareness of the responsible use of AI, particularly concerning data protection, copyright, and confidential project information.

• A creative and curious attitude towards new technologies, trends, and innovations.

• Independent, organized, and solution-focused working style, with a readiness to take responsibility for shared processes and outcomes.

• Exceptional communication and teamwork abilities, with a passion for integrating technical and creative disciplines.

• Experience in delivering AR, VR, or MR projects is advantageous.

• Familiarity with cloud deployment, Pixel Streaming, or similar streaming technologies is a plus.

• Experience with virtual studio setups and related technologies is an additional advantage.

• Proficient in both written and spoken German and English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Work from anywhere you prefer—whether at home or in the office.

• An opportunity to creatively influence one of Germany’s most exciting brands.

• A space dedicated to meaningful conceptual and creative endeavors.

• An environment that merges creativity, technology, and culture.

• Subsidy for Urban Sports Club.

• Employee benefits and discounts through Corporate Benefits.

• A welcoming and friendly atmosphere across all teams.