Gameplay Programmer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Collaborative studio culture in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a talented Gameplay Programmer to join our high-caliber development team. You will implement core gameplay systems, work with designers and artists, and bring engaging player experiences to life using C++ or C# within Unreal Engine or Unity.

The role covers prototyping, optimization, debugging, and contributing to architecture to ensure scalable, maintainable code. You will participate in code reviews and help push AAA-quality features from concept to polishing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional gameplay programming experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or C#, with OO design knowledge.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, and optimize gameplay features using C++ or C# in a game engine (Unreal/Unity).
• Collaborate with designers to translate concepts into functional code.
• Work with technical artists to integrate assets and engine features.
• Debug and resolve complex programming issues for stability and performance.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of gameplay systems for scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold code quality standards.

Skills

C++

C#

OO Programming

Debugging

Problem-solving

Game development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Gameplay Programmer to join their high-caliber development team in Soweto . You will be instrumental in bringing game mechanics and features to life, working closely with designers and artists to implement core gameplay systems. This role demands strong C++ or C# programming skills, a deep understanding of game development principles, and a creative problem-solving mindset. You will contribute to all phases of the development cycle, from prototyping new ideas to optimizing and polishing finished features, playing a vital role in creating engaging player experiences within a thriving studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, test, and optimize gameplay features and mechanics using C++ or C# in a game engine environment (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Collaborate effectively with game designers to translate gameplay concepts into functional and polished code.
• Work with technical artists to integrate and optimize art assets and engine features.
• Debug and resolve complex programming issues, ensuring code stability and performance.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of gameplay systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and upholding code quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in gameplay programming .
• Strong proficiency in C++ or C#, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of game development principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• A collaborative and innovative studio culture in Soweto .
• Opportunities for professional growth and working on exciting AAA projects.