Unreal Engine 5 Programmer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia QByte Studios Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About QByte Studios

QByte Studios is an independent game studio based in Victoria, Australia. We're currently working on Nanites, a third-person action-builder survival game inspired by Fortnite: Save the World, Lethal Company, and Days Gone.

Set in a gritty, post-apocalyptic world overrun by rogue nanotech, Nanites blends story, base-building, combat, and survival strategy. We're a small, passionate team that values fun, innovation, and high-quality work.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Programmer to help bring Nanites to life. You'll work closely with the design, art, and systems teams to implement gameplay mechanics, improve performance, and keep our codebase clean and scalable.

This is a contractor role with fully flexible hours and remote work—you can work from anywhere, anytime, as long as the work is strong and progress is consistent.

What you'll be doing

  • Implement core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5
  • Optimize game performance and ensure smooth multiplayer syncing
  • Collaborate with designers and artists to bring features to life
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues across platforms
  • Set up modular and maintainable code architecture
  • Help prototype new features and gameplay ideas
  • Review code and provide feedback to junior programmers

What you'll be doing

  • Proficient in C++ and/or Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5
  • Solid grasp of game programming fundamentals (OOP, data structures, optimization)
  • Experience with multiplayer or networked gameplay systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and debugging abilities
  • Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
  • Open to feedback, adaptable, and reliable
  • Willing to sign a contractor agreement (currently being finalized)

Bonus

  • Experience with AI, procedural systems, or save/load systems
  • Familiarity with Perforce or version control
  • Love for post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, or survival games
  • Worked on other indie or mod projects
  • Enjoy building systems that scale well over time

Compensation Model

We are currently in the pre-revenue phase. Everyone involved is part of a net revenue-sharing model: once Nanites generates income, all contributors who have meaningfully participated will receive a share of the revenue. We have contractor agreements in place to protect both parties.

We understand that this model isn't for everyone, and that's totally okay.

How We Interview

We do traditional and none traditional interviews whichever you prefer. we jump into a casual co-op game (e.g., Fortnite or Lethal Company) and chat. This helps us:

  • Get a feel for your vibe and communication style
  • See how you think and respond in real time
  • Keep things fun, relaxed, and authentic

Why join us?

  • Real experience on a unique indie project
  • Build a solid portfolio for future work
  • Work from anywhere on your schedule
  • Be part of something ambitious and different
  • Actually ship a game with a tight, motivated team

How to apply

Quick apply or email with:

  • A portfolio (GitHub, YouTube demos, Google Drive, etc.)
  • A short intro about you and why this project speaks to you
  • Your experience, timezone, and availability

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