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Unknown Worlds is seeking a Lead Core Tech Engineer for Subnautica 2. This role involves leading engine development in Unreal Engine 5, hands-on technical leadership, and collaboration across disciplines. Fully remote position.

Unknown Worlds is seeking a Lead Core Tech Engineer to lead the development of core engine systems, features, and tools for Subnautica 2. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will guide a team of engineers working on foundational Unreal Engine 5 systems while contributing directly to architecture and implementation. You will collaborate across design, art, production, and engineering to ensure technology supports ambitious creative goals with reliability, scalability, and performance. Responsibilities • Lead the Core Tech team in delivering high-quality engine systems, tools, and frameworks • Own technical direction and execution for core engine development in Unreal Engine 5 • Contribute hands-on to implementation, architecture, and problem-solving • Partner with engineering leadership and production to plan work, manage priorities, and mitigate risks • Mentor and support engineers through feedback and clear expectations • Ensure performance, scalability, and technical health across platforms • Collaborate across disciplines to align technical solutions with creative goals

• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams • Proven experience delivering core engine systems on at least one shipped title • Expert-level C++ development skills • Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine systems, workflows, and best practices • Experience shipping on current-generation consoles with profiling and optimization • Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills • Excellent communication and ability to align distributed teams Nice to Have • Experience with large-scale or open-world systems • Experience shipping multiplayer titles • Experience working with co-development partners • Experience with graphics or rendering systems in Unreal Engine

• Work on a globally recognized franchise • Fully remote and distributed team environment • Opportunity to shape core technology for a major title • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture