Senior Game Programmer

Game Path; Bordeaux; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and benefits package

Relocation assistance for European candidates

Résumé du poste

An independent game development studio in Bordeaux is seeking a Senior Game Programmer to lead technical excellence in developing a new console title using Unreal Engine. This role offers the chance to collaborate within a creative team while enjoying a hybrid work model. 5+ years of experience in game programming and proficiency in Unreal Engine is required. Competitive salary and relocation assistance for European candidates are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game programming, with at least one shipped console title.
• Strong expertise with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Experience working on large-scale console titles.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain gameplay systems and features in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with game designers to translate creative ideas into technical implementations.
• Mentor junior programmers on coding standards.

Connaissances

Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints)

Debugging

Performance optimization

Communication skills

Description du poste

Overview

Game Path is working with a small independent console game development studio based in the heart of Bordeaux’s vibrant tech and creative scene. We are actively seeking a Senior Game Programmer to join their growing team on a newly developed and original Platformer title.

The role is permanent and Hybrid (3 days a week on site) – All applicants must be prepared to work on this basis and situated within a commutable distance to Bordeaux.

Role Overview

As a Senior Game Programmer, you will be a cornerstone of the programming team, driving technical excellence and supporting the entire development pipeline. Working in Unreal Engine, you will design, implement, optimize, and maintain core systems and gameplay mechanics for a next-generation console release. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to bring ambitious gameplay concepts to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain gameplay systems, tools, and features in Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints) for a console platform title.
• Work with game designers to translate creative ideas into robust, scalable technical implementations.
• Optimize performance for console hardware, identifying bottlenecks and improving memory, CPU, and GPU efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior programmers, setting coding standards and ensuring best practices across the team.
• Collaborate with technical leads on architecture decisions, helping shape the project’s technical roadmap.
• Debug, profile, and resolve complex technical issues across multiple game systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the studio’s coding practices, pipelines, and tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in game programming, with at least one shipped console title.
• Strong expertise with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), including both C++ and Blueprints.
• Solid knowledge of console architecture and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience working on platform or large-scale titles (open-world, action, adventure, or similar scope).
• Ability to balance creative collaboration with technical constraints.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both within programming and cross-discipline teams.
• Fluent in English (French is a plus, but not required).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with multiplayer/networked features in Unreal.
• Knowledge of AI systems, animation programming, or physics integration.
• Background in developing tools and pipelines to support design or art teams.
• Familiarity with next-gen console development kits.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a leading role in the development of a major console title.
• A collaborative and creative studio culture, with flat hierarchies and strong cross-team interaction.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Relocation assistance for European candidates – Note - Unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this position
• A chance to live and work in Bordeaux — a dynamic city combining French culture, tech innovation, and a high quality of life.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Computer Games and Entertainment Providers