Senior Game Developer - Hybrid Work & Cutting-Edge Projects

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

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.