1. **Unreal Engine Development Expertise:**
   – Proficient in using Unreal Engine for both 2D and 3D game development.
   – Experience with Unreal Engine’s UI system, such as UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics), to create engaging interfaces within the game/metaverse environment.
   – Familiarity with Unreal Engine’s asset pipeline, including importing and managing assets within Unreal Engine.

2. **Programming Languages:**
   – Strong knowledge of C++ and Blueprint Visual Scripting for creating gameplay logic, systems, and AI.
   – Understanding of TypeScript, which can be beneficial for integrating with other technologies or systems that use TypeScript.
   – Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

3. **Event-Driven Architecture:**
   – Familiar with event-based systems and able to design and implement systems that respond to user actions, system events, or other triggers.
   – Experience with designing and using events and delegates within Unreal Engine.

4. **Gameplay Systems:**
   – Ability to develop and integrate game mechanics, character controllers, and other gameplay elements.
   – Knowledge of physics and collision systems within Unreal Engine.

5. **Networking and Multiplayer:**
   – Experience with implementing networked multiplayer features within Unreal Engine games using tools such as replication and dedicated servers.
   – Understanding of network protocols, client-server architecture, and synchronization.

6. **Performance Optimization:**
   – Skills in optimizing game performance to ensure smooth operation across various devices.
   – Proficiency in profiling and debugging Unreal Engine applications.

7. **Version Control:**
   – Experience with version control systems like Git for collaborative development and code management.

8. **VR/AR Development**
   – Experience in developing virtual and augmented reality experiences, if your metaverse roadmap includes VR/AR elements.

### Strategic and Analytical Skills:

1. **Roadmap Development:**
   – Ability to contribute to the strategic planning and development of the gamification and metaverse roadmap.

2. **Technology Evaluation:**
   – Skill in researching and evaluating new technologies and tools to determine their fit within the platform’s ecosystem.

3. **Problem-Solving:**
   – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges during development.

### Soft Skills:

1. **Communication:**
   – Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

2. **Teamwork:**
   – Ability to work effectively in a team environment, contributing to a collaborative work culture.

3. **Adaptability:**
   – Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and new challenges.

4. **Creativity:**
   – A creative mindset to design engaging and immersive game elements and virtual environments.

5. **Time Management:**
   – Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

### Additional Considerations:

– **Portfolio:**
  – A portfolio showcasing previous Unreal Engine projects, especially those related to gamification and virtual environments, can provide tangible evidence of the candidate’s capabilities.

– **Industry Knowledge:**
  – Familiarity with the gaming industry trends and best practices, as well as emerging technologies in the metaverse space.

Hourly Range: $25.00-$45.00

Posted On: February 23, 2024 15:26 UTC
Category: Video Game Development
Skills:Unreal Engine, C++, Virtual Reality

Country: Hong Kong

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