Senior Engine/Systems Programmer

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.  

We are a diverse and global team, striving to be inclusive and innovative. We seek a passionate Game QA Tester to join our team and support the development of a AAA game in its pre-alpha phase. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize engine-level systems in Unreal Engine 5, including rendering, physics, and input subsystems.
• Profile and resolve performance and memory issues using UE5-native tools across multiple hardware platforms.
• Extend and integrate UE5 features such as Chaos Physics, Enhanced Input, and World Partition into core systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions align with platform, product, and user needs.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to best practices and technical architecture guidance.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of C++ experience, with at least 3 years focused specifically on Unreal Engine 5 development.
• Expert-level understanding of UE5 systems, including Lumen, Nanite, Chaos, Gameplay Framework, and Editor extensibility.
• Demonstrated experience shipping or supporting production projects in UE5 beyond blueprint scripting.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills with tools like Unreal Insights and platform profilers.
• Proven ability to collaborate in remote, multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to large-scale technical direction.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience building systems for simulation, digital twins, or technical visualization.
• Familiarity with low-latency input systems or hardware integration.
• Experience developing custom tools or extending the Unreal Editor for pipeline support.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.