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Lead Core Tech Engineer

Unknown Worlds (KRAFTON Americas) is a distributed game studio working on Subnautica 2 and is hiring a Lead Core Tech Engineer to lead the Core Tech team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on architecting and implementing foundational engine systems, tools, and frameworks in Unreal Engine 5 while partnering closely with design, art, production, and engineering leadership to ensure performance, scalability, and technical health across platforms.

Skills

  • Expert-level C++ development
  • Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 systems and workflows
  • Engine architecture and system design
  • Profiling and performance optimization on current-generation consoles
  • Technical leadership and team mentoring
  • Cross-discipline collaboration and strong communication
  • Experience shipping at least one title

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Core Tech engineering team to deliver reliable engine systems, tools, and frameworks.
  • Own technical direction and execution for core engine work in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Contribute hands-on to architecture and implementation where it has the most impact.
  • Plan work, manage priorities, and partner with production to drive predictability and address risks.
  • Champion performance, scalability, and technical health across platforms and consoles.
  • Collaborate with design, art, production, and engineering leaders to translate creative goals into technical solutions.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree (Masters) considered a plus but not required

Benefits

  • Annual professional development stipend
  • Home office stipend
  • Paid time off and volunteer/non-profit leave
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees
  • Distributed/remote team environment and support
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Unknown Worlds Entertainment is an American video game developer based in San Francisco. The studio is best known for the Natural Selection and Subnautica series.

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