Skill Profile

C++ Development

This skill defines expectations across roles and levels.

Game Development Game Programming

Roles

where this skill appears

Levels

structured growth path

Mandatory requirements

the other 5 optional

Game Development

Game Programming

2/22/2026

Choose your current level and compare expectations. The items below show what to cover to advance to the next level.

What is Expected at Each Level

The table shows how skill depth grows from Junior to Principal. Click a row to see details.

Role	Required	Description
Unreal Engine Developer		Writes C++ code for Unreal Engine: Actor, Component, GameMode classes. Understands Unreal-specific C++: UPROPERTY, UFUNCTION, garbage collection. Uses TArray, TMap, TSet and Smart Pointers.

Role	Required	Description
Unreal Engine Developer		Develops complex systems in Unreal C++: Gameplay Ability System, custom AI controllers, async operations. Uses delegates, interfaces, subsystems. Profiles C++ via Unreal Insights.

Role	Required	Description
Unreal Engine Developer		Expert-level Unreal C++: engine modification, custom modules, plugin development. Uses Unreal Build Tool, customizes Slate UI framework. Optimizes C++ for consoles: SIMD, cache optimization.

Role	Required	Description
Unreal Engine Developer		Defines C++ development standards for the Unreal studio. Shapes module architecture, coding guidelines. Serves as technical authority on Unreal C++ and engine internals.

Role	Required	Description
Unreal Engine Developer		Defines C++ technology strategy at studio level. Evaluates C++20/23 features for Unreal. Shapes engine customization roadmap. Coordinates with Epic on engine-level changes.

Junior 1 requirements

Unreal Engine Developer

Writes C++ code for Unreal Engine: Actor, Component, GameMode classes. Understands Unreal-specific C++: UPROPERTY, UFUNCTION, garbage collection. Uses TArray, TMap, TSet and Smart Pointers.

Middle 1 requirements

Unreal Engine Developer

Develops complex systems in Unreal C++: Gameplay Ability System, custom AI controllers, async operations. Uses delegates, interfaces, subsystems. Profiles C++ via Unreal Insights.

Senior 1 requirements

Unreal Engine Developer

Expert-level Unreal C++: engine modification, custom modules, plugin development. Uses Unreal Build Tool, customizes Slate UI framework. Optimizes C++ for consoles: SIMD, cache optimization.

Lead / Staff 1 requirements

Unreal Engine Developer

Defines C++ development standards for the Unreal studio. Shapes module architecture, coding guidelines. Serves as technical authority on Unreal C++ and engine internals.

Principal 1 requirements

Unreal Engine Developer

Defines C++ technology strategy at studio level. Evaluates C++20/23 features for Unreal. Shapes engine customization roadmap. Coordinates with Epic on engine-level changes.

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