unreal engine developer

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for an
Unreal Engine Developer
for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in
Ukraine
and
the EU
. Our client is a fast-growing startup creating next-generation 3D tools — innovative, fast-moving, and already delivering real products to industry clients.

Description of Project:
development of the company's Performance Engine, a real-time character animation framework for expressive digital characters. The system integrates signal-driven facial data, emotion tags, and audio cues into Unreal Engine to produce lifelike performances using NVIDIA ACE/NIM technologies.

Current Tech Stack

• Languages: C++ (Unreal Engine) and Python (pipeline automation)
• Engines & Tools: Unreal Engine, Maya, NVIDIA ACE/NIM
• APIs & Protocols: gRPC, Protocol Buffers (Protobuf)
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Git)
• AI Focus: Real-time emotion and facial signal processing

Note:
About 4 hours overlap with the PST team — around 17–21 UA (16–20 CET). Daily stand-up (15–30 min) will be sometime in that period, time not set yet.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in C++ development with Unreal Engine.
• Proven experience building and shipping real-time animation systems, with a focus on facial animation and face tracking.
• Hands-on knowledge of NVIDIA ACE/NIM or similar AI inference services for real-time applications.
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and deploying applications on cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud).
• Strong expertise in debugging, profiling, and performance optimization of real-time systems.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Development: Design, architect, and implement high-performance Unreal Engine runtime systems for real-time facial animation.
• AI Integration: Integrate and leverage advanced AI frameworks, primarily NVIDIA ACE/NIM, for real-time emotion and facial signal processing.
• Pipeline Development: Build robust, efficient pipelines connecting content creation tools (e.g., Maya) to Unreal Engine and project-internal tools.
• Performance Optimization: Profile, analyze, and optimize systems for maximum performance and scalability within a cloud environment.
• Technical Documentation: Author clear and comprehensive technical documentation, deployment guides, and best practices.
• Technical Support: Provide expert-level technical troubleshooting and support to internal teams and external clients.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or in one of our development offices.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, including dental and massages.
• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Sport reimbursement program for onsite and online activities.
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.
• 20 vacation days, 10 national holidays and 5 sick leaves.
• Maternity leave policy and family days off.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Welcome and anniversary presents, gifts for children, and more.
• Regular corporate events and meetups.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community