Senior Gameplay Architect & Systems Designer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, invites a Senior Gameplay Programmer & Systems Designer to translate design concepts into engaging gameplay. You will craft core mechanics, AI, combat systems, and player interactions using C++ and modern engines in a creative, hybrid-work environment.

Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to ship polished gameplay, optimize performance, and iterate based on feedback.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and refine core gameplay mechanics, player controls, and character abilities using C++.
• Develop and integrate complex game systems, including AI behaviors, combat logic, physics interactions, and progression systems.
• Collaborate with game designers to iterate on gameplay concepts and ensure technical feasibility.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for gameplay systems.
• Optimize gameplay code for performance on target platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot gameplay issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust solutions.
• Work with the tools team to develop or enhance tools that support gameplay programming and design.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and assist in architectural decisions related to gameplay.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in game programming and systems design.

Kenntnisse

C++ proficiency

Unreal Engine / Unity

Game design principles

Debugging & profiling

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Game Development

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, invites a Senior Gameplay Programmer & Systems Designer to translate design concepts into engaging gameplay. You will craft core mechanics, AI, combat systems, and player interactions using C++ and modern engines in a creative, hybrid-work environment.

Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to ship polished gameplay, optimize performance, and iterate based on feedback.