Gameplay Systems Engineer - Tools & Live Ops

Side; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is seeking a skilled game engineer to design and optimize gameplay systems, play a key role in tool development, and ensure seamless player experiences within multiplayer frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate art and design effectively, optimizing performance throughout.

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience, proficiency in languages such as C++ or C#, and a passion for game development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fields.
• Shipped at least one title across platforms (PC, console, mobile, VR/AR).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize gameplay systems and AI behaviors.
• Develop tools for content creators and QA teams.
• Implement networking and multiplayer architecture.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Unity

Unreal Engine

Tools

Source Control

Debugging Tools

Performance Profiling

Job description

Side is seeking a skilled game engineer to design and optimize gameplay systems, play a key role in tool development, and ensure seamless player experiences within multiplayer frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate art and design effectively, optimizing performance throughout.

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience, proficiency in languages such as C++ or C#, and a passion for game development.