Senior Gameplay Programmer

Job Summary

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a highly motivated team.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain core gameplay systems and features using Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with Game Design to translate gameplay concepts and prototypes into robust, scalable, and well-structured gameplay code.
• Own and evolve gameplay features throughout the full development lifecycle, from early prototyping to final polish and live support.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code, following project coding standards and best practices.
• Integrate gameplay systems with Unreal Engine subsystems such as animation, physics, AI, input, UI, and audio.
• Use Blueprints effectively to support iteration and designer-driven workflows while maintaining strong C++ foundations.
• Analyze, profile, and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets on target platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex gameplay-related issues, ensuring stability and reliability across the whole game.
• Refactor legacy or prototype gameplay code into production-quality systems.
• Collaborate with Production and Leads to plan, estimate, and deliver gameplay features according to project milestones.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for gameplay systems and workflows.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high code quality across the gameplay team.
• Contribute to improving gameplay programming workflows, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer or equivalent role.
• At least one shipped title developed with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5).
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming in a production environment.
• Solid understanding of Unreal Engine gameplay architecture, including Actors, Components, Gameplay Framework, and common engine subsystems.
• Working knowledge of Blueprints, with the ability to design hybrid C++ / Blueprint solutions.
• Strong foundation in 3D math, including vectors, matrices, rotations, and transforms.
• Good understanding of software design patterns and best practices applied to game development.
• Proven ability to break down complex gameplay problems into clear, maintainable solutions.
• Experience profiling and optimizing gameplay code for performance and memory.
• Familiarity with modern development tools such as Visual Studio and/or Rider.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git and/or Perforce.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, artists, and other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing third-person action-adventure games.
• Experience working in AA or AAA production environments.
• Familiarity with gameplay-related systems such as:
  
  
  • Animation and animation state machines
  • Character movement and physics
  • AI behavior and navigation
  • Gameplay Ability Systems or similar frameworks

• UI (UMG) & Input Handling

• Experience supporting gameplay features on console platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X/S).
• Experience mentoring junior programmers or acting as a technical reference within the gameplay team.
• Background in debugging and optimizing complex gameplay interactions and systemic features.

Competencies

• Ability to design gameplay systems that are fun, responsive, and technically sound.
• Strong sense of ownership over gameplay features from concept to final delivery.
• High standards for code quality, readability, and long-term maintainability.
• Performance-aware mindset, especially when working with systemic gameplay features.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Effective collaboration across design, programming, and production disciplines.

Soft Skills

• Clear and confident communication with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Proactive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in iterative, fast-paced development environments.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Genuine passion for gameplay development and player experience.

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

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