Unreal Tools Engineer

Pipeworks Studios

Unreal Tools & Automation Engineer building crash, testing, diagnostic, and editor tooling for Pipeworks Studios’ unannounced AAA game project. Fully remote, with optional Eugene office work.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and C++ programming, with a strong focus on developing tools and infrastructure for game development. Proficient in automated testing, debugging, and integrating systems to enhance developer workflows and support production environments.

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Unreal Engine 5C++ ProgrammingAutomated Testing ToolsAI-Assisted Coding ToolsVersion Control Systems

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Hard Skills

C++PythonUnreal Automation Test FrameworkContinuous IntegrationDebuggingScriptingDiagnostic SystemsGame DevelopmentAutomationTelemetry

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdaptabilitySystems Thinking

Tools & Technologies

PerforceGitJiraOpenAI CodexClaude CodeGitHub Copilot

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentProduction SupportCross-Platform DevelopmentLive GamesDiagnostic Data Collection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Pipeworks Studios on an unannounced AAA project built in Unreal Engine 5
Develop tools and development infrastructure that make the game easier to build, test, diagnose, and support
Partner with engineering, QA, production, support, and client stakeholders to identify workflow and tooling needs
Design, build, and maintain crash capture, reporting, diagnostic data collection, logging, telemetry, reproduction, and issue-triage systems
Build automated testing tools, test orchestration, result analysis, reporting, and continuous integration workflows
Create Unreal Editor tools, plugins, commandlets, scripts, utilities, and validation systems
Integrate project tools with source control, build systems, issue tracking, external services, and platform-specific workflows
Investigate difficult failures and improve root-cause diagnosis systems
Write maintainable code, automated tests, documentation, and support materials
Provide accurate time estimates and communicate tradeoffs and risks as project priorities evolve
Use approved AI-assisted coding tools according to client and project requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience with UE 5
Strong C++ experience, especially with Unreal modules, plugins, editor extensions, commandlets, or engine-level systems
Experience creating internal tools, automation, testing infrastructure, diagnostic systems, developer workflows, or related engineering solutions
Strong programming or scripting ability in at least one production language
Strong debugging and systems-thinking skills
Ability to navigate large and unfamiliar codebases
Clear written and verbal communication across disciplines
Adaptability and comfort learning project-specific tools
Proficiency with at least one modern AI-assisted coding tool: OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot
Ability to direct, critically review, and validate AI-generated work within security and confidentiality requirements
Experience with version/source control, code review, issue tracking, and documentation workflows, such as Perforce or Git and Jira or equivalent tools
5+ years of relevant professional engineering experience
At least one shipped commercial game or another substantial production release preferred
Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field helpful but not required when equivalent professional experience is demonstrated
Experience with crash reporters, minidumps, symbols, call stacks, log aggregation, telemetry, or production support diagnostics preferred
Experience with Unreal Automation Test Framework, Gauntlet, BuildGraph, or comparable systems preferred
Experience with continuous integration, build farms, test orchestration, or developer productivity infrastructure preferred
Experience shipping on PC or console platforms and supporting cross-platform development workflows preferred
Experience with Python, C#, web technologies, Blazor, or service development preferred
Experience with proprietary engines or other commercial game-development environments preferred
Experience supporting live games, customer support workflows, or post-launch diagnostics preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off
20 Paid Company Holidays
Relocation assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Club Discounts
Sports Team Sponsorship
Annual Company Events
Project Wrap Parties
Flexible choice of remote, in-office, or hybrid work location