Senior Gameplay Engineer, Unreal Engine | Multiplayer & Live‑Ops

Netflix; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Netflix in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to build and maintain interactivity, tooling, and data‑driven pipelines in the game engine, focusing on frame‑by‑frame responsiveness. The role demands deep Unreal Engine expertise and strong C++ skills to deliver high‑quality gameplay tools.

The position requires proven multiplayer shipping experience, collaboration across design and planning teams, and the ability to contribute to client and server code in a fast‑paced,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering second-to-second interactivity (controls, character, camera) to a high-quality production standard.
• Has shipped a multiplayer project.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine and a deep understanding of game engine architecture and design.
• Strong relational skills that enable success in a remote team environment.
• Advanced empathy that helps collaborate across disciplines, engage with players, and demonstrate mature compromise.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain interactivity and content frameworks and data‑driven tooling in the game engine, with a focus on second‑to‑second or "game‑feel" aspects.
• Collaborate closely with the design, planning, and development teams to translate concept plans into polished player experiences and high‑quality client and server code.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++ programming

Gameplay programming

Multiplayer experience

Game engine architecture

Troubleshooting

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Netflix in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to build and maintain interactivity, tooling, and data‑driven pipelines in the game engine, focusing on frame‑by‑frame responsiveness. The role demands deep Unreal Engine expertise and strong C++ skills to deliver high‑quality gameplay tools.

The position requires proven multiplayer shipping experience, collaboration across design and planning teams, and the ability to contribute to client and server code in a fast‑paced,