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Cityscape Digital

Unreal Engine Developer

Full-time hybrid (WFH Monday-Tuesday, on-site Wednesday-Friday)

Location: London Bridge

Probation period: 4 months

Salary: Open to junior to senior levels, so the bracket is wide; depends on experience and current level

Starting ASAP

About Us

Cityscape Digital is a leading architectural visualisation studio located in London Bridge, on Bermondsey Street. We produce some of the highest-quality visuals, interactive VR and film in the industry, working with the world’s top architects and property developers. We are famed for our inclusive environment and respect for artistry from any creative background and are always looking for a good fit for our culture.

Job Description

We are looking for a UE Developer, specialising in Unreal Engine, to work with us on the delivery of key projects aiming to push the engine to the limit within the architectural space. This opportunity would suit a candidate who is technically strong in Unreal Engine, Blueprints, Python and C++. Experience in real-time rendering, interactive visualisations, or performance optimisation is desirable but not essential. A passion for real-time technology and excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills is key, as is having the confidence to liaise directly with clients, consultants and architects whilst working as part of our valued team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Skills & ExperienceUnreal Engine & Core Architecture (Required)

• Engine Development: Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE5, and readiness for UE 6.0) for building full-scale, interactive applications. Requires deep expertise in Blueprints (essential) alongside C++ and Python for modular code architecture and engine extension.
• Tools & Procedural Pipelines: Design and build custom internal production tools, automation scripts, and procedural systems, utilising Unreal PCG to automate and streamline artists' workflows.
• Performance & Optimisation: Profile, benchmark, and debug real-time application performance on target PC hardware. Apply memory management, draw-call reduction, and frame-rate optimisation strategies.
• Engine AI & Automation: Code and integrate AI agent behaviours, logic workflows, and automated testing/execution features directly within the engine.

Web & Full-Stack Development (Desirable)

• API Architecture & Integrations: Connect real-time engine applications to external data services by designing, building, and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs and backend integrations (utilising web fundamentals like JavaScript/Node.js).
• Full-Stack Application Delivery: Architect and deploy end-to-end web applications incorporating responsive React frontends, robust SQL database schemas, and industry-standard security protocols (authentication, encryption, CORS).

Technical Project Management & Delivery

• Agile Execution: Proven track record leading sprint planning, task allocation, issue triage, and milestone delivery using Jira and structured tracking frameworks.
• Version Control: Experience using Perforce for robust pipeline and asset management.
• Technical Feasibility & Standards: Conduct risk assessments, benchmarking, and prototyping to establish clear pipeline standards and technical guidelines prior to project rollout.
• Documentation & QA: Maintain detailed technical documentation (architecture diagrams, API specs, deployment guides) and report routinely on application performance metrics and system stability.

Company benefits

- Centrally located office in London Bridge, moments away from mainline and tube stations

- Private health insurance after successful probation

- Cycle-to-Work scheme, with secure cycle storage and showers

- CycleSaver Scheme (e-bicycle rental)

- Travel card loans after successful probation, Hybrid work environment, Pension scheme

- Nursery Scheme

- Access to Headspace wellbeing app

- Happy Hour on Fridays, 20 days of annual leave + public holidays, increasing to 23 after 5 years of service

How to Apply

Applicants with relevant portfolios and experience will be shortlisted for interview. Applicants must be able to work in the UK. If you are interested, please send a PDF portfolio and CV to recruitment@cityscapedigital.co.uk with the email subject “UE Developer 2026”.

We are also happy to receive links to your best and most appropriate work, but if there is no PDF portfolio attached to your email, we will not review your application.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cityscape Digital does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorised third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorised third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bermondsey SE1 2DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Unreal Engine: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bermondsey SE1 2DD