Unreal Engine Multiplayer Developer (UE5)

About the role

Pureplay is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine Developer with strong multiplayer and networking experience to help implement, refine, and optimise online multiplayer systems for a next-generation golf simulator built in Unreal Engine 5. You'll work within an existing UE5 project, collaborating with developers to integrate multiplayer systems, resolve networking challenges, and ensure a smooth experience for players across different locations and hardware configurations. This is primarily an implementation and development role, rather than a high-level architectural or management position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with implementing online multiplayer functionality in Unreal Engine 5
• Develop and refine player lobbies, matchmaking, session creation, joining, and reconnection
• Implement player synchronisation, including ball positions, shot results, player states, and game progression
• Support turn-based multiplayer gameplay across multiple game formats
• Implement replication and RPC functionality using Unreal Engine's networking framework
• Handle player disconnections, timeouts, and session recovery
• Help ensure consistent gameplay across clients with varying network conditions
• Integrate multiplayer functionality with existing golf gameplay and physics systems
• Work with Unreal Engine Online Services and existing PlayFab backend
• Identify and resolve multiplayer bugs, replication issues, and network-related performance problems

About you

• Strong commercial experience developing games using Unreal Engine 5
• Proven experience implementing multiplayer systems in Unreal Engine
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine networking, replication, RPCs, and client/server architecture
• Proficiency in C++ and Blueprints
• Experience with Unreal Engine Online Subsystems or Online Services
• Understanding of lobby systems, session management, and player synchronisation
• Experience debugging multiplayer networking and replication issues
• Ability to work effectively within an existing, established codebase
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Has shipped or contributed significantly to a multiplayer Unreal Engine title

About us

Pureplay is a next-generation golf simulator built in Unreal Engine 5, designed to deliver realistic golf physics, stunning visuals, and an engaging online multiplayer experience. The company is currently expanding its development team to bring a seamless online golf experience to players.