Senior Unreal Engine C++ Gameplay Programmer

RocketWerkz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Auckland is seeking a Senior C++ Game Programmer to join their ICARUS team. This role requires over 6 years of game development experience, specifically with Unreal Engine, to rapidly prototype systems and develop core gameplay mechanics. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong skills in Unreal Engine Blueprints, and excellent communication abilities. The studio offers a vibrant work environment and encourages diverse applications. The salary range is NZD 90-140k.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of game programming or relevant game development experience.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints.
• Ideally a published game built with Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype game systems using Unreal Engine.
• Develop core gameplay systems such as combat and exploration.
• Work closely with core programming and game design teams.

Skills

Unreal Engine Blueprints

C++ implementation in Unreal Engine

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading game development studio in Auckland is seeking a Senior C++ Game Programmer to join their ICARUS team. This role requires over 6 years of game development experience, specifically with Unreal Engine, to rapidly prototype systems and develop core gameplay mechanics. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong skills in Unreal Engine Blueprints, and excellent communication abilities. The studio offers a vibrant work environment and encourages diverse applications. The salary range is NZD 90-140k.