Senior Game Developer: Craft Gameplay & Tools (C++/C#)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Generous PTO

Flexible working hours

Port Elizabeth studio

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Game Developer to contribute to gameplay design, development, and implementation of engaging features for next generation titles. You will work with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver high-performance, stable games that delight players.

The role requires extensive experience in gameplay programming, proficiency in C++ or C#, and hands-on work with Unity or Unreal Engine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game development, focused on gameplay programming.
• Proficiency in C++ or C# and experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of OO programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Git and agile development processes.
• A portfolio showcasing shipped titles or significant game development projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and implement complex gameplay features, systems, and tools using C++ or C#.
• Collaborate with game designers to translate gameplay concepts into functional mechanics.
• Optimize game performance, memory usage, and loading times for target platforms.
• Debug and resolve technical issues, ensuring stability and quality of the game build.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical design discussions, and mentor junior developers.

Skills

5+ years in game development

C++ or C#

agile development

portfolio of shipped titles

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Game Developer to contribute to gameplay design, development, and implementation of engaging features for next generation titles. You will work with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver high-performance, stable games that delight players.

The role requires extensive experience in gameplay programming, proficiency in C++ or C#, and hands-on work with Unity or Unreal Engine.