Senior Gameplay Programmer - Flexible Hours, Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and project bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and flexible/hy

Professional development, training, &

Attending industry events in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Game Programmer specializing in Gameplay to design, develop, and implement core gameplay mechanics that define the player experience. You will work with designers and artists to translate visions into robust game systems.

The role offers the chance to tackle challenging technical work, influence game design, and mentor junior programmers within a growth-oriented studio focused on innovative gaming experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional game programming experience.
• Strong C++ and/or C# with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid OO design and software architecture knowledge.
• Experience with Git or Perforce and debugging tools.
• Good collaboration and problem-solving in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems.
• Collaborate with designers to iterate on mechanics.
• Optimize performance and memory usage across platforms.
• Integrate character movement, VFX with art/animation.
• Mentor junior programmers and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot gameplay bugs throughout development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

C++

C#

Unreal Engine

Unity

Git

Perforce

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Game Programmer specializing in Gameplay to design, develop, and implement core gameplay mechanics that define the player experience. You will work with designers and artists to translate visions into robust game systems.

The role offers the chance to tackle challenging technical work, influence game design, and mentor junior programmers within a growth-oriented studio focused on innovative gaming experiences.