Remote Unreal Engine Programmer - Build AAA Worlds

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Game Programmer specializing in Unreal Engine. You will design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems using C++ and Blueprints while collaborating with a distributed team on cutting-edge projects.

Applicants should have proven Unreal Engine experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Git. This fully remote role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within a global studio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Unreal Engine game development.
• Strong C++ and Blueprint scripting abilities.
• Portfolio of shipped titles or playable prototypes.
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize gameplay systems using Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprint).
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and other programmers to realize game concepts.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Debug across multiple platforms and optimize performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions.
• Maintain and update existing game systems and AI behaviors.
• Work with QA to identify and fix bugs related to programming.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Blueprint scripting

Git

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Game Programmer specializing in Unreal Engine. You will design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems using C++ and Blueprints while collaborating with a distributed team on cutting-edge projects.

Applicants should have proven Unreal Engine experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Git. This fully remote role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within a global studio.