Fiction Blues is a new indie game studio made up of AAA devs dedicated to crafting immersive, atmospheric experiences. We’re currently pushing the limits with something new, and we’re looking for a full-time Unreal Engine programmer to help bring it to life.

If you’re passionate about horror games, love working in Unreal Engine, and want to be part of a small but ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5 using C++ and Blueprints.
• Design, build and maintain seamless P2P multiplayer servers.
• Work with design to implement player mechanics, enemy AI, and networking features.
• Optimizing performance to ensure smooth and immersive gameplay.
• Collaborating closely with designers and artists to bring features to life.
• Debugging and iterating based on playtesting and feedback.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years game industry coding experience
• Expert proficiency in C++ (we need someone who can cut C++ like a pro!)
• Strong experience with Unreal Engine 5 (or UE4 with a willingness to adapt) or other proprietary engines.
• Solid understanding of gameplay programming, physics, and AI.
• Experience working on networked multiplayer games.
• A problem-solving mindset, things break, and you love figuring out why.
• Must be based in Australia (remote-friendly but within this time zone).

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, But Not Required):

• Experience with procedural generation or dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine UI systems (UMG, Slate, etc.).
• Previous work on horror, thriller or dark atmospheric games.
• Experience in First-Person games.

Additional Details:

• Location: Australia (Remote/Flexible)
• Type: Full-Time

Why Join Fiction Blues?

• Full-time position with a chance to grow alongside an indie studio.
• Work on a unique game with a team that’s genuinely passionate about the genre.
• No crunch, no burnout, we believe in a sustainable, healthy work environment. Seriously, we mean it. Healthy people make great games.
• Creative freedom, your ideas will shape the game, not just the code.
• Be part of a small, close-knit team where your contributions truly matter.

How to Apply:

Send us

• Your portfolio or a sample of your work
• Resume/CV
• A brief introduction and tell us what your favourite games are!