Senior Game Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Game Engineer in Germany.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the backbone of high-performance multiplayer gaming experiences at the forefront of AAA co-development. You will work in a fully remote, globally distributed team embedded directly within partner studios, contributing to large-scale, complex game systems. The focus is on building scalable, low-latency, and highly optimized multiplayer gameplay experiences that support massive player interactions. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers to bring immersive and technically sophisticated worlds to life. This environment values deep technical expertise, strong communication, and a passion for solving challenging real-time systems problems. It is ideal for engineers who thrive in high-impact, cross-functional, and production-critical game development.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and refine advanced multiplayer-ready gameplay systems both within and outside Unreal Engine.
• Build high-quality, maintainable, and efficient C++ code supporting large-scale game systems and performance-critical features.
• Contribute to scalable networking architectures, including client-server systems, prediction, reconciliation, and lag compensation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver immersive and technically robust gameplay experiences.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to multiplayer synchronization, performance optimization, and system design.
• Support the integration of online services, backend systems, and gameplay infrastructure.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, and technical standards.
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience working with Unreal Engine in game development.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/C++20) and system-level programming concepts.
• Deep understanding of client-server architecture and multiplayer networking principles.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with at least one additional game engine or proprietary engine architecture.
• Familiarity with online services and backend systems (e.g., Playfab, AccelByte, or custom solutions).
• Experience with Unreal Engine Gameplay Ability System (GAS).
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with ECS frameworks, AI systems, cloud platforms, or scripting languages is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• Fully remote-first setup with global collaboration opportunities.
• Work on AAA multiplayer titles with high technical complexity and impact.
• Opportunity to collaborate directly with leading game studios worldwide.
• High level of autonomy and technical ownership in critical gameplay systems.
• Exposure to cutting-edge multiplayer, networking, and real-time game technologies.
• Collaborative, engineering-driven culture focused on innovation and quality.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior-level expertise.
  
  

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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