Unreal TD / Generalist

at  Pixomondo

PXO creates industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. With over 20 industry awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has been creating iconic work since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, through to Amazon’s The Boys, Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and many more.
PXO has seven studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany and Canada.
As Unreal TD / Generalist you will be building and prototyping brand new concepts & tech, combined with creative problem solving that will define the industry.
As a key member of our dynamic team, you will be working closely with our development team in crafting immersive applications for iOS platforms across range of mediums including VR, AR, real-time animation and other emerging technologies! You’ll play a critical role in building the core functionalities and systems that power the VR/AR filmmaking experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience in Unreal Engine or related role with a strong understanding of Blueprints.
• Proven experience in developing high-performance and optimised applications for real-time rendering , especially for mobile devices.
• Experience with networking, UI development, and gameplay mechanics in Unreal Engine.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities to thrive in a fast-paced and iterative development environment.

BONUS SKILLS:

• Experience developing AR, VR applications.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in working in Game Engines such as Unreal Engine
• Experience working with DCC software like Maya, Blender etc.

• Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to translate concepts and user needs into well-structured, efficient, and maintainable Unreal Engine blueprints.
• Develop core features functionalities, user interaction systems, and content management features specifically tailored for VR/AR filmmaking within the Unreal Engine framework.
• Optimization of assets for performance and ensure smooth operation on mobile devices.
• Integrate and leverage Unreal Engine’s built-in features and tools (e.g., networking, UI framework) to enhance the app’s functionality.
• Implement features and functionalities based on user feedback and testing results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Unreal Engine development.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements and best practices in Unreal Engine development, particularly with a focus on VR/AR development.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of internal tools and workflows for the development team.