About the role
Why us? Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team. Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment. Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up. Your Role Ensure our ambitious world runs at peak performance across PC and consoles without compromising gameplay or fidelity.
Responsibilities Profile CPU, GPU, memory, and network performance across platforms. Optimize Unreal Engine 5 systems (Nanite, Lumen, World Partition, physics, AI, animation, networking). Integrate and fine-tune upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, TSR) to maximize performance while preserving visual quality. Improve rendering pipelines, LOD systems, asset streaming, and lighting setups. Collaborate with designers, engineers, and artists to balance fidelity and performance. Develop tools and workflows for automated performance testing. Support platform-specific optimization for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Requirements 3+ years of game development experience At least one shipped AAA PC or console title Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 profiling and optimization workflows Skilled in GPU optimization (materials, shaders, lighting, draw calls) Experience with CPU-side optimization: AI, physics, and networking Familiarity with upscaling solutions (DLSS, FSR, TSR)
Bonus: experience with large-scale survival, RPG, or open-world games Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany Valid EU work authorization What we offer The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title. A dynamic, fast-moving work environment. Competitive salary and
benefits, including relocation assistance. A central Munich location.
About Welevel Studios
WeLevel's aim is to craft spectacular gaming experiences, designed by players, for players. They push the limits of Unreal Engine 5 to merge thrill, exploration, and impressive construction features.
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Job details
Location
Germany
Funding
Total raised
$5.7M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Founders
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.