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Axiosys Studios

Technical Lead Unreal Engine 5

Axiosys Studios, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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Axiosys GmbH is an ambitious indie studio crafting Mawforged, a next‑generation title built with Unreal Engine 5. We’re passionate about creating immersive worlds, deep lore, and innovative gameplay systems that push boundaries. ⚠️

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is currently a revenue‑share/equity‑based position. We’re looking for founding team members excited by the potential upside. Visit Mawforged.com for more details on our project and structure. ⚠️ We’re looking for a

Technical Lead

to own the game’s architecture, raise the code bar, and drive delivery across gameplay, netcode, tools, and build systems. What You’ll Do:

Define and maintain the

technical architecture

(modules, coding standards, performance budgets) Lead Unreal

C++/Blueprint

development across gameplay, systems, tools, and UI Oversee

multiplayer

foundations: replication, authority, prediction/rewind, session flows Profile & optimize (CPU/GPU, memory, loading, async I/O); set perf targets & CI checks Own the

build & release pipeline

(GitLab CI, automated cooking/packaging, crash reporting) Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, plan sprints with Producer, de‑risk milestones Collaborate with Art/Tech Art on materials, LOD/Nanite/Lumen, and content pipelines Write tech specs, establish testing strategy (unit/functional, dedicated server playtests) You Should Have:

Senior/lead experience on a shipped or late‑stage

UE4/UE5

title Strong

C++

with deep Unreal internals (Gameplay Ability/Tags, Subsystems, UObjects) Proven experience with

multiplayer

(replication, RPCs, authority, perf in live sessions) Excellent engineering leadership: roadmapping, reviews, mentoring, crisp communication Experience with EOS/Steam, backend auth/matchmaking/telemetry Rollback/prediction models, server perf tuning, dedicated‑server ops Tools/Editor extensibility, data pipelines, deterministic simulations Familiarity with our wider stack (Proxmox, Ansible, Nextcloud, OPNsense) for smooth DevOps handoffs Benefits:

Foundational Role: A unique opportunity to shape a major game and studio from its early stages. High impact role A collaborative, creative environment where your ideas matter Remote flexibility Revenue share or equity based on involvement A chance to shape an original IP with a strong identity and fan potential Senior‑/Mid‑Senior level. If you’re excited by the challenge and the potential reward of building something new, we want to hear from you!

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