(Senior) Unreal Programmer (m/f/d)

Grimlore Games; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio is seeking an experienced (Senior) Gameplay Programmer with strong Unreal Engine expertise to join our team in Germany. You will collaborate across disciplines to realize gameplay visions, mentor peers, and drive technical standards for quality and efficiency.

You’ll work on PC/console projects, contribute to architecture decisions, and stay current with evolving technologies to ensure top-tier player experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong programming skills.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4.
• Familiarity with PC and Console development best practices.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical developers.
• C++ expert.
• Leadership/mentorship experience or potential.
• passion for RTS and/or RPGs is welcomed.
• Authorized to work in Germany/EU.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers, Producers, Artists, and Audio to realize the game's vision.
• Support Art and Gameplay features and create sustainable workflows.
• Understand and articulate trade-offs between technical and design choices for best player experience.
• Interface with production staff and leads to plan tasks and schedules.
• Establish coding standards and maintain efficient practices.
• Mentor other programmers with Unreal Engine experience.
• Provide critical analysis to improve game quality and team efficiency.
• Drive the company’s technological vision.
• Perform research to stay current with new technologies.
• Maintain familiarity with current game and system designs.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Leadership potential

Strong programming

English communication

Work authorization Germany/EU

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Job description

(Senior) Unreal Programmer (m/f/d)

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced (Senior) Gameplay Programmer familiar with developing games using Unreal Engine.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, the ability to deliver on time with very little oversight, and works well in a team environment.

Some of your responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Designers, Producers, Artists, and the Audio team to realize the vision of the game
• Support Art and Gameplay features and create sustainable workflows
• Understand and articulate the trade-offs between technical & design choices, and solve for the best player experience
• Sometimes work with production staff and other leads to establish engineering tasks and subsequent schedule requirements across multiple disciplines of programming and technology
• Take part in establishing coding standards and maintain efficient coding practices
• Evaluate and mentor other programmers on the team with less Unreal Engine experience
• Provide critical analysis of technology and development practices with the goal of improving game quality, team efficiency, and fostering a positive work environment
• Serve as an active partner in driving the company’s technological vision
• Perform research to acquire the knowledge necessary to complete assigned tasks and maintain the technological evolution of current and future products
• Maintain familiarity with the current game and system designs of the game industry as well as with new emerging technologies

Desired qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong programming skills
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Familiarity with PC and Console development best practices
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical developers
• You are a C++ Expert
• Previous leadership/mentorship experience, or leadership interest and potential
• Passion for real-time strategy and/or roleplaying games is welcomed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Germany/E.U
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• A positive attitude