AAA Gameplay Engineer – 3Cs, Unreal, C++ (Remote)

Act III; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio in the UK is seeking a Gameplay Programmer to design and implement core character mechanics for a large AAA game. The role involves teamwork across animation and gameplay disciplines to deliver high-quality experiences. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent, significant contributions to game projects, and strong skills in C++ and Unreal Engine.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Game Programming or relevant experience.
• Contributions to at least one professional game project over 2 years.
• High confidence in C++ skills.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core character mechanics and 3Cs.
• Collaborate with animators and help bring characters to life.
• Analyse relevant games for reference.
• Support mission teams with features and polish.
• Improve workflows and tools.

Skills

C++ skills

Unreal Engine proficiency

Team collaboration

Game mechanics design

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Game Programming

Job description

A game development studio in the UK is seeking a Gameplay Programmer to design and implement core character mechanics for a large AAA game. The role involves teamwork across animation and gameplay disciplines to deliver high-quality experiences. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent, significant contributions to game projects, and strong skills in C++ and Unreal Engine.