Senior Gameplay Engineer

Stellar Entertainment Software

Utrecht

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Holiday Accrual Scheme

Access to cutting-edge hardware

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plan

Holiday Allowance

13th Salary Scheme

Access to a well-stocked fridge

Job summary

A leading video game development studio is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to create engaging gameplay experiences for AAA titles. The role involves designing and implementing core gameplay mechanics while collaborating with designers to ensure high-quality results. Candidates should have extensive experience in game development, proficiency in C++, and a passion for video games. The position offers flexible working and exposure to international projects.

Qualifications

Experience in a Senior Gameplay Engineer position or similar.
Strong knowledge of game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
Good problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

Design, implement and own core gameplay mechanics, controls, and systems.
Write clean, robust and efficient code following best practices.
Debug and optimize gameplay systems to ensure stability and performance.

Skills

C++

Problem-solving

3D Maths and Physics

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Source control systems

Job description

Overview

The Studio. We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do. Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel. It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we embark on new unannounced projects, pushing the boundaries of all aspects of the game to create AAA experiences.

The Role

We’re now looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join us as we create memorable gameplay experiences on our AAA titles. This is a hands-on role that will work closely with our Lead Gameplay Engineer, Technical Directors and Designers to craft engaging gameplay mechanics, controls and systems – owning the process from the initial design concepts right the way through to implementation, with a focus on quality, performance and scalability.

Great gameplay is created by Engineers and designers that really care about how games feel in the hands of players. If you enjoy problem solving and seeing how your code and systems interact with our players, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Design, implement and own core gameplay mechanics, controls, and systems, working with Designers to prototype features and ensure successful integration
Write clean, robust and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.
Debug and optimize gameplay systems to ensure continued stability and performance.
Contribute to the development of tools and workflows to improve productivity and efficiency.
Review code, mentor and advise other mid-level Gameplay Engineers in the team.
Participate in sprint and milestone planning and production reviews.

Requirements

What we’re looking to see on your CV:

Experience in a Senior Gameplay Engineer position or similar.
Proficient in C++ and familiar with both object-oriented and data-oriented programming.
Previous experience owning a feature on a title
Strong knowledge of game engines, such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of 3D Maths and Physics.
Experience with source control systems and collaborative development.
Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Passion for video games and familiarity with various game genres.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Bonus points