Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes

Ladders; United States; A distancia; USD 140.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental plans

Mental health support

RRSP with employer match

Stock option program

Paid leave of absence

Flexible time off

35 days PTO for hourly

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes to join a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space. Leverage your expertise to build and refine gameplay systems from prototype to polished implementation across diverse concepts.

You will translate creative ideas into playable features, optimize performance for cloud-based experiences, and collaborate with design, art, and production to deliver cohesive gameplay.

Formación

• 5 years of experience as a Gameplay Programmer/Engineer focused on player experience.
• Proficient in C++ and Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint implementation.
• Ability to prototype and ship multiple game titles under tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to diverse game projects, adapting engineering approaches to fit genre and platform.
• Own and develop complex gameplay features from prototype to polished implementation.
• Translate design concepts into playable systems using Unreal Engine 5 and various tools.
• Profile, optimize, and debug code and content for performance on cloud streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to ensure cohesive feature integration.

Conocimientos

Gameplay programming

C++

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprint scripting

Descripción del empleo

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes to join the team of a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space.

This role will focus on building and refining gameplay systems from early prototype through polished implementation across a variety of game concepts. You will help translate creative ideas into playable features, optimize performance for cloud-based game experiences, and partner closely with design, art, and production to bring cohesive gameplay to life. The position calls for a hands‑on engineer who can move quickly, adapt to changing project needs, and contribute across multiple titles in a fast-paced development environment.

Location: Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $140,000 — $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Contribute to diverse game projects, adapting engineering approaches to fit genre and platform.
• Own and develop complex gameplay features from prototype to polished implementation.
• Translate design concepts into playable systems using Unreal Engine 5 and various tools.
• Profile, optimize, and debug code and content for performance on cloud streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to ensure cohesive feature integration.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Gameplay Programmer/Engineer with a focus on player experience.
• Proficient in C , Unreal Engine 5, and Blueprint implementation.
• Strong understanding of gameplay design and mechanics across various genres.
• Experience in prototyping and shipping multiple game titles.
• Ability to develop complex features end-to-end under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving project scopes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental plans.
• Mental health support services.
• RRSP retirement plan with employer match.
• Stock option program.
• Paid leave of absence programs.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees.
• 35 days of paid time off for hourly employees.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.