Remote Senior Gameplay Programmer for AAA Title

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,494,000 - 2,324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Work-from-home stipend

Flexible hours

Career development

Paid time off

Remote tools & tech access

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a globally recognized game development studio in finding a Remote Senior Game Programmer to contribute to an unannounced AAA title. The role is fully remote, with a core focus on robust gameplay systems and cutting-edge code.

You will work with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver high-performance gameplay, optimize engine components, and mentor junior programmers in a remote-first team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional game programming experience.
• 3+ years in a Senior or Lead role.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and OO design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize gameplay systems, mechanics, and features using C++.
• Collaborate with game designers to translate concepts into high-performance code.
• Develop and maintain core engine systems related to gameplay, AI, physics, and player interaction.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior programmers in a remote team environment.

Skills

C++

Remote work

Leadership

Gameplay systems

Performance profiling

Education

Bachelors in CS/engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Git

Perforce

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a globally recognized game development studio in finding a Remote Senior Game Programmer to contribute to an unannounced AAA title. The role is fully remote, with a core focus on robust gameplay systems and cutting-edge code.

You will work with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver high-performance gameplay, optimize engine components, and mentor junior programmers in a remote-first team environment.