Senior Gameplay Programmer: Remote Action RPG Mastery

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,470,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Professional development

Global team collaboration

Company matching 401(k)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer for a fully remote studio focused on cutting-edge action RPG titles. You will design and refine core gameplay systems, bringing dynamic combat, character abilities, and tight player controls to life from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++ and engine architecture, with a history of shipping AAA or standout indie titles. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and other programmers in a remote-first,

Qualifications

5+ years in game programming focusing on gameplay systems.
Shipping a AAA or notable title in Action RPG.
Strong knowledge of engine architecture.
Excellent communication for remote teams.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and iterate on core gameplay systems, including combat, character abilities, AI behaviors, and player progression.
Write clean, efficient C++ code for a proprietary or industry-standard engine.
Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to translate concepts into features.
Optimize gameplay code for performance and memory usage on PC and consoles.
Debug and resolve gameplay-related issues throughout development.
Mentor junior programmers and participate in code reviews.