Games Developer on iOS) (Unreal Engine Specialism Necessary)

Unreal Engine Programmer (iOS Specialist) Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK and currently reside in the UK. (Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from candidates outside the UK for this role, as eligibility is a requirement of our Innovate UK funding.)

About the Role We’re looking for a highly capable Unreal Engine Programmer with a strong background in games development and a specialism in iOS platforms. You’ll play a central role in adapting and rebuilding Unreal projects for Mac and iPad, ensuring that experiences originally developed for Windows can run smoothly, intuitively, and beautifully on touchscreen devices. This is a role for someone who not only knows Unreal Engine inside out, but also has a real instinct for game feel, player experience, and cross-platform optimisation — someone who can make complex systems run effortlessly and responsively, no matter the device. You’ll be working on a groundbreaking project that blends psychological science, cognitive assessment, and immersive gameplay to help young people understand their minds and grow with confidence.

• Key Responsibilities
• Adapt and rebuild Unreal Engine projects originally developed for Windows (including those sourced from GitHub) to function natively on Mac and iPad.
• Optimise for touchscreen functionality, ensuring a natural and responsive player experience.
• Collaborate with designers, researchers, and AI engineers to ensure game performance and reliability across platforms.
• Maintain efficient build, testing, and deployment processes for iOS.
• Identify and resolve platform-specific performance issues and input conflicts.

Essential Experience

• UK residence and legal working rights (non-negotiable).
• Deep and demonstrable experience with Unreal Engine — ideally your main professional focus.
• Strong track record in games development, with an eye for polish and playability.
• Proven ability to rebuild or port Unreal projects from Windows to iOS (Mac and iPad).
• Experience pulling projects from GitHub, rebuilding locally, and managing cross-platform integration.
• Skilled in optimising for touch input, UI scaling, and performance consistency across hardware types.

Desirable Experience

• Proficiency in C++ and Unreal Blueprints.
• Experience developing educational or wellbeing-focused games.
• Background in cross-platform performance optimisation and device testing.
• Interest in psychology, cognitive training, or learning technologies.

About Schologists Schologists is a UK-based organisation at the intersection of psychology, technology, and education. We develop evidence-based digital tools and games that empower students to understand their cognitive strengths and grow with confidence. You’ll join a team that combines scientific integrity, creative design, and technical excellence to make a lasting impact.