Game Programmer (Fully Remote)

Keywords Studios Plc; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios seeks an experienced gameplay engineer to implement core systems in Unreal Engine C++. You will prototype quickly, build editor tools, and help automate build workflows. Collaboration with designers and artists across regions is essential as you contribute to a robust, test-driven development culture.

Join a global team that values experimentation, rapid iteration, and high-quality engineering practices to deliver engaging player experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing gameplay systems and mechanics in Unreal Engine.
• Proven ability to prototype rapidly and pitch ideas.
• Strong collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and editor tooling.
• Focus on test-driven development and unit testing.
• Ability to work with distributed teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Implement gameplay systems and mechanics under guidance of senior engineers.
• Rapid Prototyping: Build iterative prototypes to test new ideas and support project pitches.
• Engine Versatility: Work primarily in Unreal Engine C++ while adapting to other platforms as required.
• Developer Experience: Create and optimize internal tools and editor extensions that empower designers and artists.
• Pipeline Support: Assist with automation of technical workflows and CI/CD pipelines for build stability.
• Design Partnership: Work as a technical partner to designers, providing feedback on feasibility and solutions.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with distributed teams across regions to ensure consistent implementation.
• Engineering Practices: Adopt test-driven development and write unit tests for critical gameplay logic.
• Continuous Learning: Experiment with new patterns and industry trends to bring innovative solutions.

Skills

Unreal Engine C++

Editor extensions

CI/CD pipelines

Test-driven development

Unit tests

Cross-functional collaboration

Global coordination

Rapid prototyping

Tools

Git

Build systems

Visual Studio

Job description

• Feature Development: Implement gameplay systems and mechanics under guidance of senior engineers.
• Rapid Prototyping: Build iterative prototypes to test new ideas and support project pitches.
• Engine Versatility: Work primarily in Unreal Engine C++ while adapting to other platforms as required.

Tooling & Workflow Support:

• Developer Experience: Create and optimize internal tools and editor extensions that empower designers and artists.
• Pipeline Support: Assist with automation of technical workflows and CI/CD pipelines for build stability.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:

• Design Partnership: Work as a technical partner to designers, providing feedback on feasibility and solutions.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with distributed teams across regions to ensure consistent implementation.

Technical Growth & Quality Practices:

• Engineering Practices: Adopt test-driven development and write unit tests for critical gameplay logic.
• Continuous Learning: Experiment with new patterns and industry trends to bring innovative solutions.

Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. They support clients across the entire game lifecycle and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented global culture.