Junior Unity & Unreal Developer

Love building immersive experiences? Ready to level up your Unity & Unreal skills?

If you’re just starting out and eager to learn from the best, this could be your next adventure! We’re looking for a Junior Engineer (Unity &Unreal) to join our Gateshead product team and help us push the boundaries of VR, gaming, and interactive experiences.

At Gemba, we’re not just building games—we’re crafting cutting-edge business VR training experiences that transform the way people learn. If you love problem-solving, experimenting with game mechanics, and bringing ideas to life, keep reading!

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work alongside experienced developers, designers, and artists to:

Develop and implement game features using Unity (C#) and Unreal Engine (C++)
Work on VR and iOS projects, optimising performance and gameplay mechanics
Collaborate with the creative and engineering teams to bring ideas to life
Debug, troubleshoot, and ensure smooth, immersive gameplay experiences
Assist in prototyping new game mechanics and features
Follow best practices in coding, optimisation, and game performance

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:
A strong interest in game development and production
Basic knowledge of C# (Unity) and/or C++ (Unreal Engine)
Understanding of game mechanics, UI, physics, and AI
A problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Ability to work in an agile, collaborative team and take feedback constructively

Nice-to-haves (but not deal-breakers!):
Experience with VR (Meta Quest, Vision OS) and/or iOS development
Familiarity with multiplayer networking (Photon Fusion, Unreal Replication)
Basic knowledge of shaders, VFX, or procedural content generation
Understanding of lightbaking in Unity and optimising lighting for performance

What’s in it for you?

The chance to work on cutting-edge VR projects that make a real impact
A creative, fun, and collaborative team that values your ideas
A £1,000 learning budget per year to boost your skills
25 days annual leave + Christmas closure + Your birthday off
Private healthcare, pension & unlimited mental health support ️
A dedicated Culture Manager to make sure we stay an amazing place to work!

Location: Gateshead, UK (onsite)
Salary:£24,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Unfortunately, we can’t offer sponsorship, so candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back—if this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let’s build something incredible together.

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