Gameplay Programmer (Hybrid/Remote, Australia)

HellaGoodAudio; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Glinda Games is seeking a Programmer to contribute to core gameplay systems using C++ within Unreal Engine. You’ll work on features, UI, networking, and tooling, collaborating with designers and artists to ship player-ready code.

Join a team that values curiosity, high technical standards, and opportunities to explore AI-assisted workflows while delivering polished experiences across platforms in a hybrid/remote Australia setup.

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Have strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in modern C++.
• Are comfortable working in Unreal Engine or similar.
• Take pride in writing clean, efficient code that plays well, not just compiles cleanly.
• Enjoy working with creative teammates to bring features to life.
• Are curious about game design, player experience, and how systems support great gameplay.
• Have a genuine interest in AI-assisted workflows and new technologies.
• Understand core principles of gameplay, system design, and performance optimization.
• Communicate clearly and work well with multidisciplinary teams.
• Are eager to learn, contribute, and grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining gameplay systems, tools, and features using C++.
• Working within Unreal Engine (or occasionally Unity) to support gameplay, UI, networking, or pipeline tools.
• Collaborating closely with designers, artists, and fellow engineers to turn ideas into working, player-ready systems.
• Profiling, debugging, and optimizing for performance across multiple platforms.
• Writing clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to a culture of high technical standards.
• Testing and validating your own work before integration into builds.
• Providing time estimates and scoping input for tasks during planning.
• Supporting R&D efforts, tooling improvements, or workflow enhancements as needed.

Skills

Strong C++ skills

Unreal Engine experience

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

AI-assisted workflows interest

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Perforce

Jira

Job description

Glinda Games is seeking a Programmer to contribute to core gameplay systems using C++ within Unreal Engine. You’ll work on features, UI, networking, and tooling, collaborating with designers and artists to ship player-ready code.

Join a team that values curiosity, high technical standards, and opportunities to explore AI-assisted workflows while delivering polished experiences across platforms in a hybrid/remote Australia setup.