Unreal Engine Developer

REMOTE

UKRAINE

EUROPE

November 5, 2025

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.

• 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.

If not, similar AI inference services for real-time applications will be acceptable.
- 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.
- Fluency in spoken English (Upper-Intermediate or higher) is essential for daily communication.

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

ABOUT SVITLA

Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients — from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results.

We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

Svitla is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for cooperation without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world.

Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow — and living it.

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Alina Kuzyk