Unreal Engine C++ Gameplay Engineer (Turn-Based)

PlaySide Studios; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PlayDays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance

Gym access nearby

Job summary

PlaySide Studios in Port Melbourne is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to implement core C++ gameplay logic and connect backend systems to UI assets in Unreal Engine. You will work across C++ and Blueprints to integrate turn-based features and fix routine issues.

The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with Unreal Engine, and collaboration with UI and gameplay teams. It offers a dynamic gaming environment, opportunities to grow, and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of core C++, object-oriented programming, and data structures.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine exposing C++ to Blueprints and binding gameplay logic to UMG UI assets.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across C++ and Blueprint layers.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities and a passion for games.

Responsibilities

• Implement clean, functional C++ code for core gameplay features tailored to turn-based mode.
• Hook up backend C++ systems to UI assets using UE Blueprints (UI art creation not required).
• Apply strong debugging to diagnose and fix issues across C++ and Blueprint layers.
• Assist with Unreal Engine UI performance and responsiveness optimization later.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

UI integration

Debugging

OOP

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Game passion

Job description

PlaySide Studios in Port Melbourne is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to implement core C++ gameplay logic and connect backend systems to UI assets in Unreal Engine. You will work across C++ and Blueprints to integrate turn-based features and fix routine issues.

The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with Unreal Engine, and collaboration with UI and gameplay teams. It offers a dynamic gaming environment, opportunities to grow, and a supportive benefits package.