Senior Backend Developer
Just Wright
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Department: Backend Developer
Location: Hybrid - Australia
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
Description
Our client, an entertainment pioneer fusing hyper-real virtual production with next-gen gameplay, is building something that pushes the limits of what immersive gaming can be.
Think real-time pipelines. Unreal Engine magic. And global IPs from Netflix, Warner Bros, FIFA, Universal Studios, and more.
Job Overview
Are you ready to architect the backbone of a next-generation iGaming platform redefining real-time entertainment?
We’re looking for talented, fascinated developers who are ready to take their Unreal Engine skills to the next level.
We’re not just writing codes; we’re engineering the future of immersive entertainment. As our Senior Backend Developer, you'll be the technical cornerstone of our ambitious vision, crafting the robust systems that bring our cutting-edge gaming universe to life.
This is where elite engineers meets boundless creativity.
What will you do?
Location: Hybrid - Australia
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
Description
Our client, an entertainment pioneer fusing hyper-real virtual production with next-gen gameplay, is building something that pushes the limits of what immersive gaming can be.
Think real-time pipelines. Unreal Engine magic. And global IPs from Netflix, Warner Bros, FIFA, Universal Studios, and more.
Job Overview
Are you ready to architect the backbone of a next-generation iGaming platform redefining real-time entertainment?
We’re looking for talented, fascinated developers who are ready to take their Unreal Engine skills to the next level.
We’re not just writing codes; we’re engineering the future of immersive entertainment. As our Senior Backend Developer, you'll be the technical cornerstone of our ambitious vision, crafting the robust systems that bring our cutting-edge gaming universe to life.
This is where elite engineers meets boundless creativity.
What will you do?
- Collaborate effectively with Creative, IT, Production, and Mocap teams.
- Self-manage daily workload, organising and delivering progress updates to teams.
- Develop, manage, and optimise backend solutions, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code and Blueprint nodes to assist team onboarding.
- Develop robust systems utilising Blueprint, Composure, and Widget (elements/ UI) interfaces that are scalable and executable in a package
- Create auto IP addresses to packages
- Work with Live Link.
- Work with video inputs (SDI input cards including Black Magic, AJA, Genlock, Timecodes).
- Oversee and enhance database integration between frontend and backend systems.
- Implement runtime save/load systems.
- Provide expert-level debugging, performance optimization, memory management, and crash-log analysis.
- Develop backend solutions using C++, including custom plugins.
- Integrate and manipulate motion capture data within Unreal Engine.
- Work with motion capture systems (Vicon, Xsens, OptiTrack, Move.AI, Rokoko, etc.).
- 6-10+ years of professional experience with Unreal Engine.
- Advanced expertise in Unreal Engine's Blueprint scripting system.
- Proven experience with Live Link, Composure, Widget creation, and UI development.
- Proficiency in backend C++ programming.
- Significant experience with performance optimization, debugging, and system testing.
- Self-starter with a willingness to expand your understanding of the role and take on new responsibilities as your skill set increases.
- Practical industry experience is mandatory; no formal university degree required.
- Certifications in Game Development and/or Virtual Production are highly valued.
- Must provide a professional portfolio showcasing relevant technical projects or contributions.
- Expertise in material creation (learnt through composure use) in Unreal Engine.
- Expert experience with motion capture workflows and data integration.
- Intermediate proficiency in Digital Content Creation tools (Photoshop, Blender, 3DS Max, etc.).
- Python scripting knowledge is a plus.
- Salary: Depending on experience $100,000 - $120,000 AUD pa.
- Competitive premium relocation package.
- Enjoy free lunches Monday – Friday at Prahran office.
- Mental well-being program that includes 4 free counselling sessions, unlimited access to text, video and audio resources, regular check-ins and feedback opportunities.
- Annual leave of 20 working days.
- Additional leave requests for personal, community service, long service and public holidays, including religious holidays.
- Industry-leading parental leave, up to 22 weeks plus:
- 10 additional days or 2 weeks top up payment for secondary caregivers
- 20 additional days or 4 weeks top up payment for primary caregivers
- Pet friendly workspace – bring your furry friend to work!
- Balanced lifestyle working hybrid model (up to 2 days per week working remote).
- Unlimited snacks and drinks available 24/7 at offices.
- Top-tier tech setup with your choice of high-end PC/Mac, dual monitors, ergonomic gear and full software pipeline plus custom R&D tools.
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