Senior Gameplay Engineer

Dream Cricket (formerly Dream Game Studios); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Cricket (formerly Dream Game Studios) in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine developer to lead end-to-end mobile game features, including gameplay, UI, and animation, with a strong C++ background.

You will prototype, optimize performance, collaborate with design and engineering, and build robust tooling and automated tests to ensure reliable, scalable gameplay across platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of game industry experience with end-to-end project work.
• Shipped at least one mobile title.
• Hands-on proficiency in Unreal Engine.
• Strong C++ background with solid OO design.
• Experience across gameplay, UI, and animation.
• Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, problem-solving).

Responsibilities

• Independently own and integrate complex gameplay features, including custom physics, character controllers, animation systems, and interaction frameworks.
• Prototype, iterate, and refine mechanics to meet design goals while maintaining technical feasibility and runtime performance.
• Build robust, dynamic gameplay UI with clear data flow, responsive interactions, and clean separation between logic and presentation layers.
• Apply frontend caching techniques to optimize gameplay UI responsiveness and reduce runtime overhead across multiple platforms
• Ensure high-quality feature delivery with a strong emphasis on responsiveness, reliability, and modular architecture.
• Collaborate closely with the lead engineer and design team to translate design vision into maintainable technical solutions.
• Continuously profile and optimize CPU, memory, and frame rates across gameplay and UI.
• Build automated test cases and validation flows while documenting reusable systems and interfaces.
• Contribute to internal tools and debugging workflows that improve team productivity.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Gameplay

UI

Animation

OO design

Data structures

Algorithms

Job description

• Independently own and integrate complex gameplay features, including custom physics, character controllers, animation systems, and interaction frameworks.
• Prototype, iterate, and refine mechanics to meet design goals while maintaining technical feasibility and runtime performance.
• Build robust, dynamic gameplay UI with clear data flow, responsive interactions, and clean separation between logic and presentation layers.
• Apply frontend caching techniques to optimize gameplay UI responsiveness and reduce runtime overhead across multiple platforms
• Ensure high-quality feature delivery with a strong emphasis on responsiveness, reliability, and modular architecture.
• Collaborate closely with the lead engineer and design team to translate design vision into maintainable technical solutions.
• Continuously profile and optimize CPU, memory, and frame rates across gameplay and UI.
• Build automated test cases and validation flows while documenting reusable systems and interfaces.
• Contribute to internal tools and debugging workflows that improve team productivity.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of game industry experience, with a track record of working on games end-to-end.
• Shipped at least one mobile title.
• Hands-on proficiency in Unreal Engine.
• Strong C++ background with solid object-oriented design skills.
• Demonstrated experience across core areas: gameplay, UI, and animation.
• Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, problem-solving).

Good to Have

• Working knowledge of gameplay networking and multiplayer concepts.
• An avid gamer with a sharp eye for physical game feel.