Lead Gameplay Programmer - Remote/Onsite (Unreal)

Templar Media; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Professional environment

Job summary

Templar Media in Alpharetta, GA invites an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to shape gameplay systems across our titles. You will drive technical vision, mentor teammates, and collaborate with design and art leadership to deliver robust, high-performing gameplay.

The role blends hands-on development with leadership, requiring Unreal Engine expertise, strong C++, and a passion for open-world or action-adventure experiences. This is a full-time onsite/remote position at our Alpharetta studio.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional programming experience, with at least 3 years in gameplay-focused roles.
• Strong expertise with Unreal Engine 4/5 and gameplay frameworks.
• Proficiency in C++ with debugging and optimization skills.
• Experience shipping at least one AA or AAA title.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute core gameplay systems from concept through launch and live support.
• Collaborate with design and art teams to define player experiences.
• Establish best practices for gameplay architecture, performance, and code quality.
• Provide technical mentorship to gameplay programmers.
• Oversee feature implementation for consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Review and optimize existing code for efficiency and clarity.
• Work with production to plan and prioritize gameplay development tasks.
• Identify technical risks early and propose effective solutions.
• Contribute to the overall technical roadmap of the project.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment focused on quality and innovation.

Skills

Unreal Engine 4/5

C++

Gameplay programming

Mentorship / lead

Communication

Job description

Templar Media in Alpharetta, GA invites an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to shape gameplay systems across our titles. You will drive technical vision, mentor teammates, and collaborate with design and art leadership to deliver robust, high-performing gameplay.

The role blends hands-on development with leadership, requiring Unreal Engine expertise, strong C++, and a passion for open-world or action-adventure experiences. This is a full-time onsite/remote position at our Alpharetta studio.