Senior Gameplay Programmer - Remote (Unreal Engine)

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office stipend

Retirement plan with company matching

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer for a fully remote role. You will design and implement core gameplay systems in C++ within major engines, collaborating with designers, artists, and other programmers to create engaging player experiences.

You will optimize performance, mentor juniors, and contribute to architectural decisions while staying current with industry trends. A strong portfolio and shipped title are preferred.

Formación

• 5+ years of professional experience in game programming focusing on gameplay systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with a major game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology.
• Experience in debugging and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Shipped at least one title in a gameplay programming role.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement core gameplay systems and features using C++ and the chosen game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Collaborate with game designers to understand gameplay requirements and translate them into functional code.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize gameplay systems for performance and memory usage across target platforms.
• Debug and resolve gameplay-related issues, ensuring a smooth and polished player experience.
• Work closely with animators, artists, and UI/UX designers to integrate character movement, interactions, and visual feedback.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Mentor junior programmers and share technical knowledge.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in game development.
• Contribute to the technical design and architecture of game features.

Conocimientos

C++

Gameplay systems

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Debugging

Performance optimization

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Unreal Engine

Unity

C++

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer for a fully remote role. You will design and implement core gameplay systems in C++ within major engines, collaborating with designers, artists, and other programmers to create engaging player experiences.

You will optimize performance, mentor juniors, and contribute to architectural decisions while staying current with industry trends. A strong portfolio and shipped title are preferred.