Senior Gameplay Programmer — C++/Unreal

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Programmer in Upington, Northern Cape to translate design concepts into robust gameplay. You will implement core features in C++, collaborate with designers and artists, and optimize performance across engines like Unreal or Unity.

You will mentor juniors and help advance the studio?s technical direction. A strong foundation in gameplay programming and a passion for high-quality code are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of game programming experience with a focus on gameplay.
• Proven experience in C++ and major engines (Unreal/Unity).
• Solid understanding of game design principles and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement core gameplay systems using C++ and chosen engine.
• Collaborate with designers to translate gameplay requirements into code.
• Integrate character models, animations and VFX with artists.
• Optimize performance for frame rate, memory, and loading times.
• Debug complex issues and maintain clean, documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior programmers.
• Stay updated with latest game development tech and techniques.
• Contribute to technical direction and pipeline improvements for Upington projects.

Skills

C++

Gameplay programming

Unreal Engine

Unity

AI programming

Networking

data structures

Git

Perforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Programmer in Upington, Northern Cape to translate design concepts into robust gameplay. You will implement core features in C++, collaborate with designers and artists, and optimize performance across engines like Unreal or Unity.

You will mentor juniors and help advance the studio?s technical direction. A strong foundation in gameplay programming and a passion for high-quality code are essential.