Microsoft

Senior Unreal Engine C++ Developer

Senior Unreal Engine C++ Developer at Microsoft Microsoft's gaming teams are building next-generation experiences powered by Unreal Engine 5. We're seeking a Senior Unreal Engine C++ Developer to craft high-performance gameplay systems for large-scale worlds. About the Role Join a world-class team shipping games to millions of players across Xbox, PC, and cloud. You'll implement core gameplay systems, optimize for 60fps in massive environments, and collaborate with designers to bring visions to life. Key Responsibilities Implement complex gameplay systems in C++ using Unreal Engine 5 Optimize performance for large-scale worlds targeting 60fps Integrate 3D assets, animations, and Blueprints with C++ backend Debug complex crashes using Unreal tools (Crash Reporter, debugger) Profile and proactively optimize rendering/gameplay bottlenecks Collaborate with designers on rapid gameplay iteration Ship production-quality code under tight deadlines Mentor engineers on Unreal C++ best practices Requirements 5+ years C++ development, 4+ years Unreal Engine C++ Deep expertise in Unreal reflection system (UObjects, UFUNCTION) Proven 60fps optimization in complex scenes Experience shipping games to production Right to work in US (no sponsorship) Strong English communication Nice to Have AAA game development experience Xbox platform optimization Game dev conference speaking What We Offer Competitive compensation ($180-220K base + benefits) Microsoft benefits: health, 401k match, stock Work with world-class talent on globally impactful projects Flexible work options Career growth in Microsoft's gaming division Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Apply now to build the future of gaming!