Senior Game Programmer - Hybrid Role in Gameplay Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Generous vacation policy

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Game Programmer to design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems for upcoming titles. You will work in a hybrid studio, blending in-studio collaboration with remote flexibility, and contribute to cutting-edge interactive entertainment.

The role requires 5+ years of professional game programming, expert C++ skills, and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game programming.
• Expert proficiency in C++ and major game engines (Unreal Engine or Unity).
• Strong OO programming knowledge and design patterns.
• Experience with performance profiling and debugging tools.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or Game Development, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust gameplay systems across engines.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and loading times across platforms.
• Collaborate with designers to translate gameplay mechanics into code.
• Write clean, well-documented code and maintain high-quality standards.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development cycle.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to code reviews.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Design Patterns

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Game Development

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Game Programmer to design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems for upcoming titles. You will work in a hybrid studio, blending in-studio collaboration with remote flexibility, and contribute to cutting-edge interactive entertainment.

The role requires 5+ years of professional game programming, expert C++ skills, and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.