Senior Gameplay Programmer (Unreal/Unity)

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

State-of-the-art studio

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24, Port Elizabeth-based game studio, seeks a Senior Game Programmer focused on Gameplay. You will design and implement core player experiences, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to bring engaging gameplay to life.

Requirements include a strong command of C++, experience with Unreal Engine or Unity, and at least five years in game development. You will mentor juniors and contribute to best practices in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional game development experience with a focus on gameplay programming.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and OO design principles.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Knowledge of game physics, AI, and core gameplay systems.
• Experience with Git or Perforce version control.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork in agile environments.
• Passion for video games and engaging gameplay.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust gameplay systems including character controls, AI, combat mechanics, and game logic.
• Collaborate with game designers to translate design concepts into functional and engaging gameplay features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, primarily in C++ and potentially other relevant languages.
• Optimize gameplay systems for various target platforms, ensuring smooth performance and responsiveness.
• Debug and resolve complex programming issues across the game codebase.
• Work closely with artists and animators to integrate character movement and animations into gameplay.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to establishing best practices for the programming team.
• Mentor junior programmers and share knowledge to foster team growth.

Skills

C++

OO design

Unreal Engine

Unity

Game physics

AI

Gameplay systems

Git

Perforce

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Placements24, Port Elizabeth-based game studio, seeks a Senior Game Programmer focused on Gameplay. You will design and implement core player experiences, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to bring engaging gameplay to life.

Requirements include a strong command of C++, experience with Unreal Engine or Unity, and at least five years in game development. You will mentor juniors and contribute to best practices in an agile environment.