Software Design Engineer/Game Developer 4

Metova Federal • Orlando, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Develop new functionality, diagnose and fix software defects for distributed simulations, game-based training systems and applications. Applications are implemented in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 and are deployed to Windows and Linux environments.

Requirements

• Object Oriented design background
• Advanced Knowledge of C++
• Extensive Unreal Engine development experience
• Experience with performance profiling, memory optimization, and multi-threaded game/sim engine code
• Proficient in writing and extending custom UE5 Plugins and subsystems
• Ability to test, diagnose problems, and implement fixes
• Experience with GIT source control tools
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience in real-time 3D, simulation, or games
• 3+ years of hands-on development with Unreal Engine 4/5 in a professional or DoD program context

Nice To Haves

• First or third person game development
• Networking, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, Python scripting
• Experience with Image Generators or Terrain Generation tools
• DoD simulation-based application development
• Experience integrating with CIGI-compliant host applications
• Familiarity with GIS concepts, including WGS84, coordinate systems, and industry-standard formats
• Experience with Cesium for Unreal
• Familiarity with HLSL for custom rendering pipeline work

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop UE5-based real-time simulation environments for DoD training and analysis programs.
• Design and implement custom UE5 engine plugins, modules, and rendering extensions using C++ and OOD principles.
• Profile, debug, and optimize render performance including GPU/CPU bottleneck resolution and memory management.
• Support customer-directed research and development activities.
• Support for integration and test activities.
• Investigate and fix defects in a UE5 project.
• On-site development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior