SAS is hiring an Unreal Engine Developer to build real-time 3D digital twin and analytics experiences using Unreal Engine 5.

Build and extend photorealistic digital twin environments in Unreal Engine 5, implementing real-time simulation and visualization for industrial systems, robotic fleets, and logistics operations aligned to defined fidelity and performance targets.
Collaborate with IoT engineers, optimization experts, and software architects to connect Unreal visualizations to real-time telemetry, sensor inputs, and machine learning outputs from SAS analytics pipelines.
Develop and optimize Blueprints and C++ modules for simulation logic, physical system behavior, and user interaction, including dynamic asset loading and level streaming.
Integrate and extend Unreal Engine plugins, including the team’s SAS Connector and third-party plugins used across digital twin products.
Use Unreal Insights and Unreal profiling tools to profile, diagnose, and resolve performance and stability issues; document findings for the team.
Contribute to improving team standards for pipeline management and version control as division practices mature (Perforce, Plastic SCM).
Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
Ensure applicable security policies and processes are followed to support SAS secure software development goals.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing interactive 3D applications with Unreal Engine, including proficiency with both Blueprints and C++.
Experience taking at least one real-time 3D or simulation project from prototype through to release.
Working knowledge integrating external data into real-time applications using JSON, REST, WebSocket, or MQTT.
Experience working in a team-based content pipeline under version control using Perforce, Plastic SCM, or Git.
Equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered for the qualifications above.

Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints, C++, Unreal Insights
Perforce, Plastic SCM, Git
JSON, REST, WebSocket, MQTT
IoT, SAS analytics pipelines, SAS Connector, third-party plugins

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
Industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program plus programs and resources to support development.
Generous time away: vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and a U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to the onsite health care center).
Pharmacy that ships prescriptions for no additional charge (not local to HQ).

Applies engine and programming expertise to complete work effectively and keeps current with developments in real-time 3D.
Collaborates with engineers, artists, and analysts; communicates progress and blockers clearly.
Actively identifies learning opportunities and applies new skills on the job.
Experience with Unreal Engine server/client architecture and network replication.
Exposure to digital twin, industrial simulation, or enterprise visualization projects.
Familiarity with analytics or streaming data concepts, or interest in learning SAS products such as CI360, Intelligent Decisioning, or Event Stream Processing.
Game industry experience, or a portfolio of shipped titles or interactive experiences.

Games Analytics team role supporting a new division at SAS focused on real-time 3D for analytics and digital twins.
Build features shipped into digital twin products used by industrial customers.
Work hands-on on a small team preparing projects for mature production and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with engineers who own the data and simulation layers; grow engine depth alongside senior developers with shipped commercial titles and enterprise simulation software.
Remote in the US, or hybrid in Cary, NC.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
SAS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
Resumes may be considered in the order received.
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