Unreal Engine Performance Engineer (m/f/d)

Why us?

At

welevel

, we’re more than just a startup - we’re a vibrant community of innovators passionate about crafting the future of RPG and survival games. Based in Munich, we combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a motivated and international team that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent fairly and offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and impact.
• Team Activities: Regular events to build a strong sense of community.
• Free Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
• A Pioneering, Start-Up Mindset: Join a culture where your ideas and creativity are valued and encouraged.

Your Role

We are looking for an Unreal Engine Performance Engineer to ensure our ambitious world runs at peak performance across PC and consoles without compromising gameplay or fidelity.

Responsibilities

As an Unreal Engine Performance Engineer, you will:

• Profile CPU, GPU, memory, and network performance across platforms.
• Optimize Unreal Engine 5 systems (Nanite, Lumen, World Partition, physics, AI, animation, networking)
• Integrate and fine-tune upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, TSR) to maximize performance while preserving visual quality.
• Improve rendering pipelines, LOD systems, asset streaming, and lighting setups.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to balance fidelity and performance.
• Develop tools and workflows for automated performance testing.
• Support platform-specific optimization for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Requirements

• 3\+ years in game development, with at least 1 shipped title (PC or console).
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 profiling tools and optimization workflows.
• Skilled in GPU optimization (materials, shaders, lighting, draw calls).
• Experience with CPU-side optimizations: AI, physics, and networking.
• Familiarity with upscaling solutions (DLSS, FSR, TSR) and their impact on rendering pipelines.
• Bonus: Experience with large-scale survival/RPG or open-world games.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the performance backbone of a groundbreaking AAA title.
• Work with a passionate, highly skilled team supported by leading investors and partners.
• Competitive salary and participation in our employee stock option program (ESOP).

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make SolidRiver an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!

Apply now and let your creativity flow like a mighty river!

About Us

welevel is a fast-growing AI-powered game studio in the heart of Munich. We're creating a blockbuster title with an ambitious team, blending industry veterans with next-gen tech. As the home for bold, creative minds, welevel is where innovation meets imagination. Backed by top investors, we're on a mission to reshape the future of gaming. We believe that great games are built by diverse teams. welevel is commited to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel welcomed and valued.