Lead Unreal Engine Programmer 6 months Contract (open to extension)

We are looking for a passionate and technically skilled Lead Unreal Engine Programmer to help define the technical vision and foundation of an upcoming PC & console title built in Unreal Engine 5.You will lead a small Engineering team, set up core architecture, and work closely with design and art to deliver a high-quality playable build.If you are excited by solving complex technical challenges and empowering teams to build extraordinary games, Xsolla is the place for you.ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement core technical architecture (UE5).Lead and mentor a small programming team.Oversee multiplayer, AI, and systems development.Collaborate with design and art leads on key featuresRequirements5+ years in Unreal Engine programming (UE4/5)Solid experience with C++ and gameplay/network architectureShipped at least one mid-to-large scale game or demoPrevious team leadership experience preferredBusiness Level English Language (Written and Spoken)Nice to have: Knowledge of Russian (written and spoken)At Xsolla, we are passionate about providing a conducive environment for our team to thrive personally and professionally. Our Benefits Program caters to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our full-time employees.Understanding the detrimental effects of burnout, we offer unlimited Flexible Time Off and 28 paid holidays each year. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of our ethos at Xsolla. Each employee has a personalized career roadmap, developed in partnership with their manager, aligning individual and company goals. We support this growth through in-house training, independent study, conference attendance, and higher education opportunities.About CompanyXsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue and create relationships with gamers worldwide.Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, NCSoft, and more.By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants . Please direct any inquiries regarding GDPR or CCPA to [email protected] We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.