Senior Gameplay Programmer — Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a cutting-edge Arts & Entertainment studio, seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer for Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems in C++, collaborating with designers, artists, and other programmers to deliver engaging experiences.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in Paarl with remote work days. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game development, strong C++ skills, and a passion for creating fun, high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in game development, with a focus on gameplay programming.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of 3D math, physics, and animation systems.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in a team environment.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing gameplay programming work is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement gameplay systems using C++.
• Collaborate with designers to translate gameplay concepts into mechanics.
• Optimize gameplay code for performance and memory.
• Integrate character controls, abilities, and animations with artists.
• Debug and resolve gameplay issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers.
• Contribute to overall game design and architecture of the game.
• Mentor junior programmers and share knowledge.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in game development technology and techniques.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and coding standards.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Unreal Engine / Unity

3D math

Performance optimization

Debugging

Team collaboration

Git / Perforce

Portfolio/Demo reel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Git

Perforce

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a cutting-edge Arts & Entertainment studio, seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer for Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems in C++, collaborating with designers, artists, and other programmers to deliver engaging experiences.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in Paarl with remote work days. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game development, strong C++ skills, and a passion for creating fun, high-performance