Remote Senior Game Programmer: C++ Gameplay Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Performance bonuses

Flexible remote work environment

Access to latest development tools

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Programmer to join a remote-first, globally distributed team focused on next-gen gameplay experiences. You will design and implement core gameplay systems using C++, collaborating with designers to turn concepts into engaging mechanics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game programming, deep knowledge of Unreal or Unity, and a strong grasp of debugging and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 5+ years of professional game programming focusing on gameplay systems.
• Expertise in C++ and OO design principles.
• Experience with engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Strong debugging and performance analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize robust gameplay systems using C++.
• Collaborate with game designers to translate concepts into gameplay mechanics.
• Develop and maintain core systems such as character controllers, AI, combat, and progression.
• Write clean, documented code following coding standards.
• Profile and optimize game code for performance across platforms.
• Work effectively in a remote team using Git and collaboration tools.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Debug and resolve complex issues during development and testing.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.

Skills

C++ programming

OO design

Remote collaboration

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Programmer to join a remote-first, globally distributed team focused on next-gen gameplay experiences. You will design and implement core gameplay systems using C++, collaborating with designers to turn concepts into engaging mechanics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game programming, deep knowledge of Unreal or Unity, and a strong grasp of debugging and performance optimization.