Avanti Studios – Unreal Engine Developer (Gameplay)

Do you want to work at the intersection of Unreal Engine, AI, real-time animation and cutting-edge streaming technology? At Avanti Studios, you will be part of building next-generation live casino experiences that blur the line between reality and gameplay. By combining motion capture, advanced gameplay systems and photorealistic real-time rendering, the team is pushing the boundaries of what interactive entertainment can look and feel like.

About the role

As an Unreal Engine Developer at Avanti Studios, you will architect and implement core gameplay systems for a new generation of interactive live casino experiences. You will work in a highly technical environment where gameplay programming, multiplayer functionality, motion capture and real-time rendering come together to create photorealistic digital human experiences. You will collaborate closely with animators and technical disciplines in a team with strong focus on innovation, performance and R&D.

The role is based in Stockholm and the team primarily works from the office.

Key responsibilities

You will play a central role in developing Avanti’s platform and gameplay systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and implement gameplay systems for live casino games using Unreal Engine
• Integrate WebRTC streaming technology with gameplay mechanics 
• Work with Metahuman characters and live capture data integration
• Develop player interaction systems that combine responsive gameplay with real-time character behaviour that works seamlessly with live dealer streams
• Create robust, scalable multiplayer game logic and networking solutions
• Optimize performance for web-based streaming environments with real-time Metahuman rendering
• Collaborate closely with animators and artists to integrate motion capture data into Metahuman characters
• Implement UI/UX systems for player interaction and game controls
• Contribute to gameplay architecture, technical tooling and long-term platform development

Your profile

We believe you have several years of hands-on experience working in Unreal Engine within gaming or other technically advanced real-time environments. You likely have experience developing gameplay systems, multiplayer functionality and/or interactive experiences where responsiveness and performance are critical.

To succeed in the role, we also see that you have:

• Strong experience with Unreal Engine, preferably UE5.5 or UE5.6 as well as strong proficiency in C++ 
• Experience with Blueprint visual scripting
• Solid understanding of gameplay programming patterns and architecture
• Knowledge of networking and multiplayer game development
• Familiarity with WebRTC or streaming technologies (preferred)
• Experience optimizing for performance and memory constraints
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Portfolio demonstrating gameplay development work
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

Experience with Human Behaviour AI, real-time streaming or video integration, as well as familiarity with Metahuman and live capture systems, is considered meritorious. Experience optimizing Metahuman performance for streaming environments is also highly relevant for the role. In addition, experience from the gaming or gambling industry, including understanding of casino game mechanics and player behaviour, is seen as a strong advantage.

About Avanti Studios 

Avanti Studios is an innovative technology company at the forefront of next-generation live casino solutions within the iGaming industry. By combining Unreal Engine, motion capture, AI-generated characters, 3D animation, and cloud-based real-time streaming, the company creates scalable and immersive gaming experiences for leading operators such as LeoVegas and Svenska Spel. Powered by Google Cloud, Avanti’s platform is built for continuous deployment and delivers highly realistic, fully customizable multiplayer experiences at scale. The company is in an exciting growth phase, offering an international and technically driven environment with strong startup energy, solid backing, and ambitious expansion plans for the future.

Your application

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