Senior Software Engineer – Unreal Engine

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Boeing Australia is seeking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer Unreal Engine to be based in a hybrid capacity in Brisbane.

Boeing Global is building nextgeneration commercial pilottraining applications that demand photorealistic graphics highperformance simulation and robust maintainable code. As a Senior Software Engineer you will design implement and optimize core systems in Unreal Engine 5 collaborating with artists simulation engineers and product owners to deliver safe scalable and immersive training experiences.

Due to the International nature of the role andbusiness as a whole theremay be the requirement to support after hours meetings and calls however flexibility is encouraged. Some domesticor internationaltravelmayberequired.

About the Role:

• Core Systems Development Write clean highperformance C code for gameplay physics AI and networking subsystems; integrate with existing simulation pipelines and CADderived assets.
• Feature Prototyping & R&D Rapidly prototype interactive training scenarios (instrument panels flightdynamic models fluidflow effects) using Blueprints and C; evaluate emerging UE tools and thirdparty libraries for aerospace use.
• Tool & Editor Extensions Build custom Unreal Editor plugins datadriven configuration panels and automated import pipelines that empower designers and subjectmatter experts.
• Performance & Optimization Profile CPU/GPU workloads implement LOD/streaming multithreading and memorymanagement strategies to meet realtime constraints on desktop mobile and VR/AR hardware.
• CI/CD & Automation Define and maintain build pipelines unit/integration tests and codereview processes to ensure reliable delivery of releases.
• CrossDiscipline Collaboration Partner with 3D artists technical artists and simulation engineers to translate aerospace requirements into performant code.
• Quality & Reliability Establish coding standards staticanalysis checks and automated testing.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on C and realtime graphics.
• Proven track record delivering highfidelity interactive applications for games aerospace defence or scientific visualization.
• Handson experience with Unreal Engine 5 in production.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working in Agile squads.
• Unreal Engine mastery Advanced C (UE5) Blueprints Gameplay Framework profiling tools (Stat Trace GPU Visualizer).
• Software engineering fundamentals Design patterns version control (Git/Perforce) automated testing CI/CD.
• Scripting/Automation Strong Python PowerShell or Bash skills for pipeline integration and tooling.
• Performancecentric mindset Expertise in memory management multithreading streaming and GPU optimization for desktop and VR/AR platforms.
• Collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication; serviceoriented approach to supporting artists engineers and domain experts.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams drive operational outcomes and mentor junior engineers.
• Decision-making under pressure and ownership of platform reliability.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to create runbooks and technical documentation.
• Business acumen to align operational decisions with product/service objectives.
• Comfortable with Agile development practices.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Direct experience with flightsimulation or pilottraining systems (avionics sensor modelling physicsbased rendering).
• Familiarity with VR/AR development pipelines and headset performance constraints.
• Background in regulated safetycritical environments (aerospace automotive medical).
• Handson work with VR/AR hardware and optimization techniques.
• A proven track record of shipping at least one commercial game demonstrating endtoend development and successful launch.

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering game development or related field.

About Us

Boeing Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for both thedefence space and commercialaircraftmanufacturing.

In addition to a competitive salary our employeesbenefitfrom flexible working options global opportunities salary packaging performance incentives studyassistance wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurancetraveland accommodation.

Were also committed to fostering an environmentthatswelcomingrespectfuland inclusive for every employee with great opportunities for professional growth.

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• Cutting edgeprojects

• Flexible working options

• Competitiveremunerationand incentive plan available

• Discounts for health insurancetraveland accommodation

• Salary packaging options

• Health and wellbeing benefits

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