Unreal Engine C++ Developer (fixed term, 2-3 months project)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (EU)
• Job Type: Temporary (2-3 months)
• Salary: Not specified

Stream is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine C++ Developer for a short-term contract to enhance their open-source Unreal SDK. This role offers high visibility and impact, focusing on improving the SDK's architecture, performance, and developer experience.

About the Work

• Contribute directly to the open-source Stream Chat Unreal SDK.
• Identify and implement improvements across the SDK, adhering to best-in-class standards.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Work on SDKs used by thousands of developers, including major applications.
• Focus on creating tools for other engineers, demanding exceptional quality, thoughtful design, and stability.
• Operate in a deeply technical environment where precision and performance are critical.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Proven track record of building performant, reliable applications.
• Experience writing pragmatic, automated tests.
• Keen eye for visual fidelity and user interface quality.
• Bonus: Prior experience developing SDKs or maintaining open-source projects.

Stream's Tech Stack

• Backend: Go, gRPC, RocksDB, Python
• Databases & Messaging: Postgresql, RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Puppet, CloudFormation
• Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Graphite, ELK, Jaeger

Why Stream?

• History of Success: Raised over $58.25M to build leading Chat Messaging & Activity Feed infrastructure.
• Growth Opportunities: As a rapidly growing startup (150 employees, up from 30 in 2020), Stream offers unique personal and professional growth, ownership, and accountability.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technology, tackling difficult tech problems at scale and empowering engineering teams.
• Strong Backing: Supported by leading VC companies and notable industry figures.

Company Culture

• Casual and diverse social culture with over 140 employees from 35+ countries.
• Values transparency, excellence, and mutual support.
• Team consists of strong global talent, fostering learning and skill improvement.
• Software engineering culture emphasizes ownership and quality, with a goal of delivering stable software.

Application Instructions

• Apply for this vacancy if you are interested in joining Stream.

Office Policy

• Hybrid Office Policy: Applicants based in or relocating to office locations must adhere to local office attendance policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Stream provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, etc.