Lead Unreal Engineer

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production, amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts. We’re looking for a Lead Unreal Engineer with extensive Unreal programming in games experience. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for several Unreal team members, their code quality and task allocation for different projects, make major architectural decisions and help producers plan the next months ahead. The ideal candidate will work closely with other company leads, the CTO and business management to prospect new projects, talk to clients and improve the company. What you will do Collaborate with several team members at the same time Architect the project along with the technical director Help the producers plan ahead with non‑visible requirements and mitigate risks Work hand‑on creating excellent code Work directly on multiple projects at the same time Talk to new and current clients Elaborate the company strategy for the Unreal department Help all developers and tech artists in the current tasks Requirements 5 years of experience as a professional in game development 3 years as a professional Unreal Game Developer Great understanding of modern Unreal C++ and Blueprints Understanding multiple disciplines in Unreal Engine, AI/Animation/Gameplay programming Strong skills in Unreal having delivered a few titles at least, involved in at least 1 AAA shipping title Capable of mentoring, from juniors to seniors Can perform code review Excellent communication skills Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technological changes as per project need Previous experience as a Lead Developer CI/CD, Jenkins, Gitlab, Plastic SCM knowledge A passion for video games Desirable pluses Have worked with custom engines in C++ Have worked on several projects at the same time Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication, core engine, and Virtual Reality technologies Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent) Understanding of software development life cycle Benefits Project based fully remote position An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects Be part of an international group with offices worldwide Career growth and development Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment Ongoing training and professional self‑improvement opportunities Flexible working hours An inclusive culture and open communication Salary according to the candidate's experience Please submit your resume in English only. At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high‑quality work on any platform, whether it be on console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand‑in‑hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: São Paulo, São Paulo, BR

Posted Date: 11/24/2025