AI-Driven Gameplay Engineer (UI/Engine Focus)

Playrix; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Playrix is seeking engineers who can bridge UI, game logic, and engineering challenges, with an AI-first mindset. The role emphasizes independent work, high code quality, and the ability to leverage AI in everyday development within a large engine environment.

Experience with C++ and/or Unity is valued, as well as hands-on work with in-game UI and AI tooling. This position offers growth toward Senior or Lead levels in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience developing commercial game projects in C++ and/or Unity.
• Experience using AI tools with measurable impact—going beyond simple chat prompts: from modern prompt engineering practices to building agentic workflows and validating their results.
• Experience building complex in-game UI: creating advanced windows, working with scroll views, visual effects, etc.
• A strong proactive mindset: the ability not only to solve tasks but also to propose initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Programming game logic and features
• Developing the in-game UI: window structure, working with the UI Kit, and integrating visuals into the engine
• Using and improving our AI tools at all stages of development—from task decomposition to testing and delivery, taking full responsibility for the high quality of the generated code
• Actively participating in team discussions around features and changes
• Optimizing performance and automating routine task

Skills

C++/Unity experience

AI tools usage

UI development

Proactive mindset

Tools

Unity

OpenGL ES

Metal

Lua

Python

Job description

Playrix is seeking engineers who can bridge UI, game logic, and engineering challenges, with an AI-first mindset. The role emphasizes independent work, high code quality, and the ability to leverage AI in everyday development within a large engine environment.

Experience with C++ and/or Unity is valued, as well as hands-on work with in-game UI and AI tooling. This position offers growth toward Senior or Lead levels in a fast-paced, collaborative team.