Lead UE5/C++ engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Unreal Engine 5 / C++ Engineer to guide our engineering efforts and help shape the technical direction of our projects. In this role, you will lead a distributed team of developers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance game systems.
This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel (every few months) to Estonia for 1–2 weeks to collaborate with the team onsite.
Requirements
Expert-level proficiency in C++
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5)
Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role within game development
Strong understanding of game architecture, systems design, and real-time performance
Experience leading and mentoring engineers in a remote/distributed environment
Deep knowledge of at least one area: gameplay systems, networking, AI, physics, or rendering
Experience with performance profiling and optimization
Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Nice to Have
Experience shipping multiple game titles, ideally in a lead role
Strong background in multiplayer/networked game development
Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 tools (Blueprints, Niagara, Nanite, Lumen)
Experience building or improving engineering pipelines and tooling
Previous experience in international or distributed teams
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of core game systems using Unreal Engine 5 and C++
Define and drive technical architecture and best practices across the project
Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to align technical and creative goals
Oversee performance optimization and scalability across platforms (PC/console)
Identify technical risks early and propose effective solutions
Manage and improve development workflows, tools, and pipelines
Ensure code quality, maintainability, and long-term project health
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Fully remote work with flexible hours.
Travel opportunities for onsite collaboration.
Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting game projects.
Collaborative and international team environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities.