Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay)

World Makers; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic video game startup as a Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay) and be part of an innovative team dedicated to creating immersive gaming experiences. In this hybrid role, you will design, develop, and maintain systems that power online games, working closely with talented game designers and artists. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects using cutting-edge technologies and to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about gameplay development and want to make a significant impact in the gaming industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of game development experience with Unreal Engine.
• Strong programming background and experience with using C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop gameplay features in C++ and blueprints.
• Collaborate with game designers and artists on feature development.

Skills

C++

Gameplay Development

Unreal Engine

Collaboration

Game Design

Job description

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We are a dynamic video game startup based in Cambridge, UK, dedicated to creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay) to join our team and help us develop and maintain our cutting-edge game technologies and systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay) at World Makers, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the systems that power our online games. You will work closely with our game designers, artists and engine developers, to ensure that our online games push the capabilities of Unreal Engine.

This is a hybrid role. The successful applicant will be expected to spend two days per week onsite in Cambridge, UK.

Responsibilities (Gameplay)

• Develop and manage new features throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final release.
• Develop gameplay features in C++ and blueprints whilst working closely with game designers and artists.
• Contribute to the game design process and react to player feedback.
• Work with technical artists and testers to build and iterate compelling multiplayer moments with complex animation and VFX requirements.
  
  

Requirements

• Develop and manage new features throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final release.
• Develop gameplay features in C++ and blueprints whilst working closely with game designers and artists.
• Contribute to the game design process and react to player feedback.
• Work with technical artists and testers to build and iterate compelling multiplayer moments with complex animation and VFX requirements.
  
  

Bonus Skills

• At least 5 years of game development experience with Unreal Engine.
• Strong programming background and experience with using C++.
• Experience in creating features for a networked multiplayer game.
• Solid understanding of mathematical principles relevant to game development.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable in working in a small, dynamic team and participating in the design process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Games

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