Lead Gameplay Engineer - Unreal Engine 5, AAA Studio

Hidden Levels; North Township (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Levels is seeking a seasoned Lead Gameplay Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for a brand-new IP. You will lead a small team of contributors, shaping gameplay features from concept to ship, and collaborating across design and production using Unreal Engine 5.

You will mentor up to five engineers, drive optimization and tooling improvements, and partner with designers to push the boundaries of gameplay and player experience in a narrative-driven AAA title.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in gameplay programming and at least two shipped AAA games.
• At least 3 years of management experience including hiring, reviews, career development, coaching and mentoring.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Comfortable setting up and maintaining a development environment.
• Proven experience in at least two of the following: core gameplay mechanics, navigation, game AI, camera, player or character controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excels at collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient gameplay code in UE5 using C++.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration to implement, refine, and deliver unique gameplay features.
• Shape new processes and drive initiatives that improve the state of gameplay technology at the studio.
• Drive technical initiatives that innovate in the design and implementation of gameplay mechanics, traversal, character, camera, AI, player navigation and controls.
• Help debug, optimize, and ensure the stability of the game.
• Manage up to five gameplay engineers, provide technical leadership and help mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Gameplay programming

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

C++

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Hidden Levels is seeking a seasoned Lead Gameplay Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for a brand-new IP. You will lead a small team of contributors, shaping gameplay features from concept to ship, and collaborating across design and production using Unreal Engine 5.

You will mentor up to five engineers, drive optimization and tooling improvements, and partner with designers to push the boundaries of gameplay and player experience in a narrative-driven AAA title.