Senior Game Developer - Hybrid Work & Cutting-Edge Projects

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health benefits
Hybrid work
Growth opportunities
Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Game Developer to lead core gameplay systems in Polokwane. You will mentor junior developers and own key development tasks within a collaborative studio.

We value proficiency in C++ or C#, with Unreal Engine or Unity, and a strong background in software architecture and debugging. Hybrid work model offered in Limpopo, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years of professional game development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or C# with Unreal Engine or Unity experience.
  • Proven track record designing and implementing complex gameplay systems.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement core gameplay mechanics and systems.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to translate concepts into playable features.
  • Optimize game performance, memory usage, and stability.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, and participate in code reviews.
  • Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and high-quality development practices.

Skills

C++
C#
Gameplay systems
Code optimization
Mentoring
Team collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine
Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Game Developer to lead core gameplay systems in Polokwane. You will mentor junior developers and own key development tasks within a collaborative studio.

We value proficiency in C++ or C#, with Unreal Engine or Unity, and a strong background in software architecture and debugging. Hybrid work model offered in Limpopo, with growth opportunities.

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