Unreal Gameplay Engineer – Multiplayer Systems

BULKHEAD Limited; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BULKHEAD is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to join the team in developing and evolving the Wardogs title. You will implement gameplay features in C++ on Unreal Engine, focusing on performance, scalability, and robust networking for multiplayer experiences.

You will work closely with engineers, designers and artists, tackling complex systems, profiling and optimizing code, and contributing ideas to shape core gameplay and player feel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience in game development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 for game development and understanding core systems.
• Understanding of efficient networking in multiplayer game development.
• Strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging.
• Strong grasp of 3D maths for games.
• Desire to craft multiplayer games.
• Ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Build gameplay mechanics in C++ using Unreal Engine framework and built-in tools.
• Design small, self-contained systems that are modular and scalable.
• Add reliable replication to core gameplay mechanics.
• Debug and fix complex issues with long-term fixes.
• Write efficient, readable code balancing functionality and performance.
• Profile, analyze and optimize code without harming stability.
• Collaborate with other programmers to integrate systems across the codebase.
• Explain technical choices clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
• Engage with designers, artists, and production to solve problems.
• Support general development tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Connaissances

Unreal Engine

C++

Networking (multiplayer)

Debugging

Software design

3D maths

Gameplay systems

Communication

System architecture

Performance optimization

Formation

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Outils

AI perception

Physics

Animation blueprints

Description du poste

BULKHEAD is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to join the team in developing and evolving the Wardogs title. You will implement gameplay features in C++ on Unreal Engine, focusing on performance, scalability, and robust networking for multiplayer experiences.

You will work closely with engineers, designers and artists, tackling complex systems, profiling and optimizing code, and contributing ideas to shape core gameplay and player feel.