Senior Gameplay Programmer — Unreal Engine 5

Gunfire Games; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunfire Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer to contribute to our upcoming title. The role focuses on implementing gameplay features, optimizing performance, and resolving technical issues within our Unreal Engine 5-based codebase.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional game development, shipped at least one title on PC or console, and is highly proficient in C++. Experience with console platforms and strong game design sensibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Shipped at least one title on PC or console.
• Strong proficiency in C++ for robust, optimized gameplay features.
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and its workflows.
• Experience on a console platform with performance optimization and certification processes.
• Excellent game design sensibilities and ability to iterate with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Implement features and tools from provided design using C++ in Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure quality gameplay experiences.
• Proactively identify and address technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Self-manage tasks and drive features forward with minimal supervision.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 5

Console development

Gameplay systems design

Self-motivated

Collaboration

Education

Computer science degree or related

Job description

Gunfire Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer to contribute to our upcoming title. The role focuses on implementing gameplay features, optimizing performance, and resolving technical issues within our Unreal Engine 5-based codebase.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional game development, shipped at least one title on PC or console, and is highly proficient in C++. Experience with console platforms and strong game design sensibilities are essential.