Unreal Game Developer - Contractual role - Xogar Games

Xogar Games is an indie game studio that aims to redefine traditional gaming paradigms by introducing decentralized and player centric principles, ultimately creating a more inclusive and rewarding gaming experience. Our vision is to revolutionize the gaming industry by leveraging the unique feature of blockchain to enhance player experience, ownership and interaction within the gaming ecosystem.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Unreal Engine Developer to join our development team on a contractual basis. This role is ideal for a developer with a strong background in Unreal Engine 5 , C++ , and multiplayer gameplay programming , who has successfully contributed to the development and shipment of at least one PC and/or Console title.

You will play a critical role in developing the core gameplay architecture for a high-quality, multiplayer, vehicle-centric action game, working closely with designers, artists, and technical teams to build scalable systems, optimize performance, and deliver an engaging player experience.

This is a short-term contractual engagement , with the potential for extension based on project requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5.7 and C++ .
• Architect and implement robust multiplayer gameplay systems , including replication, RPCs, client-server architecture, session management, matchmaking, prediction, and network optimization.
• Develop gameplay mechanics for vehicle-based combat , player progression, weapons, damage systems, physics-driven interactions, AI behaviours, and environmental gameplay.
• Build scalable and reusable gameplay frameworks that support future content expansion.
• Collaborate closely with Game Designers to translate gameplay concepts into polished and production-ready features.
• Work with Technical Artists, Animators, and UI Developers to integrate gameplay systems with animations, VFX, audio, and user interfaces.
• Optimize gameplay performance across CPU, GPU, memory, networking, and loading pipelines for PC and Console platforms.
• Debug complex gameplay, networking, and engine-level issues while maintaining code quality and stability.
• Conduct code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and mentor junior developers where required.
• Ensure gameplay systems are maintainable, extensible, and aligned with long-term project architecture.

Required Experience

• 1-5 years of professional experience developing games using Unreal Engine.
• Must have contributed significantly to the development and successful shipment of at least one PC and/or Console game .
• Demonstrated experience implementing production-ready multiplayer gameplay systems.
• Experience working on fast-paced game development projects within Agile teams.