Senior Gameplay Programmer - Hybrid Unreal/Unity

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Training & conferences

Hybrid work model

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to design and implement core gameplay systems in a dynamic game studio. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to bring ambitious titles to life, delivering engaging player experiences across platforms.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, engine experience (Unreal or Unity), and a proven track record with shipped titles.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of professional game development with a focus on gameplay programming.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented design.
• Experience with major game engines (Unreal Engine or Unity).
• Proven ability to design and implement complex gameplay mechanics (player control, AI, combat, physics).
• Portfolio or shipped titles demonstrating gameplay programming expertise.
• Experience with version control systems (Git or Perforce).

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement robust gameplay systems using C++.
• Collaborate with designers to translate concepts into functional features.
• Work with artists/animators to integrate movements, abilities, and interactions.
• Optimize gameplay code for performance, stability, and scalability across platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues within gameplay systems.
• Mentor junior programmers with technical guidance and code reviews.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Write clear, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest game development technologies.

Conhecimentos

C++ programming

Gameplay systems design

Unreal/Unity experience

Debugging

Teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Unreal Engine

Unity

Git/Perforce

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to design and implement core gameplay systems in a dynamic game studio. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to bring ambitious titles to life, delivering engaging player experiences across platforms.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, engine experience (Unreal or Unity), and a proven track record with shipped titles.