Gameplay Engineer

Playground Games Limited; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Playground Games Limited in Leamington Spa is seeking an Experienced Gameplay Engineer to deliver Gameplay and UI features for the Forza Horizon 6 live programme. You will work on our proprietary engine, collaborating closely with design and art teams to advance core technology and gameplay systems.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong C++ skills, and a track record in games development, ideally with published AAA titles.

Qualifications

• Expert Gameplay Engineer with a passion for craft and autonomy.
• Proven track record in games development, including Gameplay/UI engineering experience.
• Demonstrable work on at least one published title (ideally AAA).

Responsibilities

• Implement compelling Gameplay/UI features for the Forza Horizon 6 live programme.
• Develop core Gameplay, UI and engine features within Playground Games' proprietary engine.
• Collaborate with Design to empower teams through technology.
• Be a key multi-disciplinary team player and drive delivery with strong planning.
• Contribute to code quality and process improvements for faster delivery.

Skills

C++

Gameplay

UI engineering

Collaboration

Job description

As an Experienced Gameplay Engineer, you will be working with the art, design and engineering teams to deliver Gameplay or UI features and core technology features.,

• Implement compelling Gameplay/UI features which will deliver into the existing Forza Horizon 6 live programme
• Develop core Gameplay, UI and engine features within our custom, proprietary engine
• Work closely with the Design team to empower them through our technology
• Become a key collaborator who can work effectively within a large multi-disciplined team
• Our ideal candidate is an expert Gameplay Engineer who is passionate about their craft, autonomous, skilled in C++, and has a proven track record in games development., Gameplay/UI Engineering experience, with demonstrable work on at least one published title (ideally AAA).
• Strong C++ experience
• An eye to spot, and execute, improvements to code systems and processes to continually look to better how we work
• Excellent task planning and delivery mindset
• A genuine passion for video games.
• Playground Games is looking for an experienced Gameplay Engineer to support the talented Forza Horizon live team here in Leamington Spa.
• While this role is based on site at the Playground Games studio in Leamington Spa, the successful candidate will be engaged via a managed service provider. Following completion of the interview process, the successful candidate will be connected with the provider for contractual details and onboarding., As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun., Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.