Gameplay Engineer – Unreal Engine 5

Snail Games; Culver City (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a motivated Gameplay Engineer to enhance online gaming experiences using Unreal Engine 5. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in game development workflows and will work collaboratively with a talented team to implement engaging gameplay features. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

Paid company holidays

Vacation and separate sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD

401k with company match

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in professional game development or shipped projects.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint and C++ development.
• Experience using version control systems and resolving merge conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers to prototype and implement gameplay features.
• Set up and troubleshoot build systems and deployment pipelines.
• Write clean, performant C++ and Blueprint code for gameplay systems.

Skills

C++

Blueprint

Debugging

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Perforce

Git

SVN

Job description

Gameplay Engineer – Unreal Engine 5

Snail Games strives to create the new high bar for gameplay experience in online gaming. We have been a global developer and publisher of digital entertainment since 2009 and are committed to pushing the boundaries of the industry. We are looking for a motivated Gameplay Engineer with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine 5, a strong foundation in version control systems, and a solid understanding of modern game development workflows. You’ll work closely with a talented team of designers, engineers, and artists to help build and support core gameplay systems.

Job Type: Full-Time Location: This position is fully remote but limited to applicants residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and other developers to prototype and implement engaging gameplay features in Unreal Engine 5.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot build systems and deployment pipelines.
• Work with version control tools (e.g., Perforce, Git) to manage source assets and resolve integration conflicts.
• Write clean, performant C++ and Blueprint code for a variety of gameplay systems.
• Support game stability, performance, and cross-discipline workflows through thoughtful engineering practices.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in professional game development or shipped personal/commercial projects.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint and C++ development.
• Familiarity with build pipelines and CI/CD systems in a game development environment.
• Experience using version control systems (Perforce, Git, SVN, etc.) and resolving merge conflicts.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Thrives in a remote work environment by seeking out tasks, solving problems, and driving progress without needing constant direction.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with Unreal multiplayer systems.
• Knowledge of gameplay systems such as combat, interaction, or AI.
• Comfort with scripting or automation for builds and tools.
• Interest in systems design, user experience, or technical art pipelines.

Why Join the Snail Games USA Team?

• True focus on work/life balance
• Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave
• We offer medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD
• 401k with company match
• This position is fully remote but limited to applicants residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000

If you're ready to grow your Unreal gameplay skills and contribute to something exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!