Senior Gameplay Programmer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our client’s team in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and implement core gameplay mechanics, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver engaging experiences.

You should have 5+ years in gameplay programming, strong C++, and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional gameplay programming experience.
• Strong C++ proficiency with modern engines.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Familiarity with Git or Perforce.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on core gameplay features and mechanics.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for gameplay systems.
• Collaborate with designers to translate concepts into functional gameplay.
• Optimize performance and memory usage across platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex gameplay-related issues.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor peers.

Skills

5+ years experience

C++

Gameplay systems design

Unreal Engine / Unity

Git / Perforce

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Git

Perforce

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our client’s team in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and implement core gameplay mechanics, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver engaging experiences.

You should have 5+ years in gameplay programming, strong C++, and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.