Head of Engineering (Unreal)

Interim Lead Unreal Engineer / Head of Engineering (Unreal)

Contract: 4–6 months (October start)

We’re a fast-growing software company (around 125 people) working at the forefront of XR and real-time technology. We’re looking for an experienced engineering leader to join us on an interim basis to guide our development team through an exciting growth phase.

What you’ll do

Lead and mentor a talented Unreal Engine development team, balancing hands-on coding with strategic direction

Drive technical decision-making and ensure high-quality delivery of projects

Collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership teams to shape the future of our platform

Oversee engineering processes, scalability, and technical excellence in a high-growth, product-driven environment

What we’re looking for

Proven expertise in Unreal Engine (C++)

Strong leadership skills with experience managing and growing development teams

Track record in high-growth, innovative software environments

Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic planning

Availability for an interim/contract engagement from October to February

About the company

We create advanced extended reality solutions that empower the life sciences sector to train, demonstrate, and operate more efficiently. Our products combine software, hardware, and services to deliver measurable business value. Use cases include operator and service training, application training, sales enablement, EHS training, and product demonstrations.