Lead Developer in Smith Johnson Group at Salt Lake City, UT
Website Smith Johnson Group
This listing is about Smith Johnson Group in Salt Lake City, UT
in 2022
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About the job
Job Title: Lead Developer Unreal Engine
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Status: FTE- Hybrid
Job Number: 14929
The Company:
Our client is a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences. They provide a full-stack experience solution including the physical design, engineering, and manufacturing; as well as the software, display engine, and content needs to deliver immersive experiences at scale. Their technology enables people to experience entertainment in a new way, across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions.
The Position:
We are looking for a talented Unreal Engine Technical Director to lead development on a wide range of Unreal Engine-based immersive experiences across gaming, streaming video, live entertainment and sports, mixed reality and virtual production. Your playground is a 20-meter LED dome with real-time rendering capabilities and you will work with a team of creatives to bring ambitious and wide-ranging projects to life. You will be responsible for growing a team of Unreal Engine developers to support these efforts in collaboration with the broader Interactive team.
Technical Skills:
The ideal candidate is an Unreal Engine expert, a hands-on builder and team lead, with the ability to work with various partners across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You are familiar with a variety of technologies but know how to choose the best technology for the job at hand – they may also bring knowledge of the sports & eSports industry as well as streaming media, VR/AR, video production and more.
· Pivotal Experience, Expertise & Personal Characteristics:
· 5+ years’ experience as an Unreal Engine developer utilizing C++
· Strong ability to architect, program and optimize C++ in existing or new systems.
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
· Experience in 2D and 3D game engine supporting software (3DS Max, Maya, Corona Render, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
· Experience developing in a large codebase; ideally experience designing and implementing a tool from the ground up
· Experience with network topology, video hardware systems and video streaming technologies
· Familiarity with live action production protocols used for timing (genlock, timecode) and lighting (DMX, sACN and ArtNET)
· Strong HLSL/GLSL shader development skills for real time systems.
· Passion for gaming, live-streaming video, interactive experiences, sports or eSports.
· Proven experience creating compelling worlds and environments.
· Explore, investigate, and prototype leading-edge concepts.
· VR/AR development experience is a plus.
· Experience with virtual production technologies is a plus.
· Demonstrate expertise in developing, releasing, and maintaining large-scale software applications.
· Stay up-to-date on platform and ecosystem developments, particularly in adaptive-bitrate streaming technologies and content delivery networks.
· Explore, investigate, and prototype leading-edge concepts.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills.
· Must be highly organized, proactive, and collaborative
· You’re not afraid of an open, candid, and respectful work environment.
· You can work independently and as part of a team.
· You are flexible and agile in order to meet quick turnarounds and hard deadlines.
Bonus Experience:
· Passion for video live-streaming, sports or eSports is a plus.
· Experience with DirectX, WMF, and similar Windows platform technologies
· Operational understanding of AWS solutions, including EC2, RDS, S3, SQS, Route53, etc.
Company: Smith Johnson Group
Vacancy Type:
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Application Deadline: N/A
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