Lead UE5 Gameplay Architect - Remote

Level Up.; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio is seeking a Principal Gameplay Programmer to provide technical leadership and hands-on development for a new first-person shooter. The ideal candidate will define gameplay architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure high-performance gameplay code in Unreal Engine 5. This completely remote position offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams to develop innovative gameplay systems and features. Interested candidates should reach out with their CV.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with gameplay programming in AAA titles.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and its networking model.
• Experience in mentoring and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own gameplay programming architecture for a large-scale UE5 project.
• Lead technical decision-making for player mechanics and combat systems.
• Ensure gameplay code is performant and supports live services.

Skills

Gameplay architecture

Technical leadership

Unreal Engine 5

Networking systems

Performance optimization

Job description

A leading game development studio is seeking a Principal Gameplay Programmer to provide technical leadership and hands-on development for a new first-person shooter. The ideal candidate will define gameplay architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure high-performance gameplay code in Unreal Engine 5. This completely remote position offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams to develop innovative gameplay systems and features. Interested candidates should reach out with their CV.