Unreal Developer

. Build and extend photorealistic digital twin environments in Unreal Engine 5 .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tools & technologies

IoTUnreal EngineC++

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and extend photorealistic digital twin environments in Unreal Engine 5
Implement real-time simulation and visualization of industrial systems, robotic fleets and logistics operations
Connect Unreal Engine visualizations to real-time telemetry, sensor inputs and machine learning output from SAS analytics pipelines
Develop and optimize Blueprints and C++ modules for simulation logic, physical system behavior and user interaction
Implement dynamic asset loading and level streaming
Integrate and extend Unreal Engine plugins, including the SAS Connector and third-party plugins
Profile, diagnose and resolve performance and stability issues using Unreal Insights and engine profiling tools
Document performance and stability findings for the team
Follow and improve pipeline management and version-control standards using Perforce and Plastic SCM
Participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS
Follow applicable security policies and processes supporting secure software development goals
Collaborate with IoT engineers, optimization experts, software architects, engineers, artists and analysts

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing interactive 3D applications with Unreal Engine
Proficiency in both Blueprints and C++
Experience taking at least one real-time 3D or simulation project from prototype through release
Working knowledge of integrating external data into real-time applications using JSON, REST, WebSocket or MQTT
Experience working in a team-based content pipeline under version control using Perforce, Plastic SCM or Git
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
Experience with Unreal Engine server/client architecture and network replication
Exposure to digital twin, industrial simulation or enterprise visualization projects
Familiarity with analytics or streaming data concepts, or interest in learning SAS products such as CI360, Intelligent Decisioning or Event Stream Processing
Game industry experience, or a portfolio of shipped titles or interactive experiences
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
PPO with low annual deductible and copays
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS
Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan
Pharmacy that ships prescriptions for no additional charge for employees not local to HQ
Industry-leading 401k plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Programs and resources to support your development
Vacation time
Paid holidays
U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1
Volunteer Time Off
Parental leave
Unlimited paid sick days
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees
Remote work or hybrid work flexibility