Senior Remote Gameplay Programmer - Unreal/Unity

Placements24; South Africa; Remoto; ZAR 540.000 - 780.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical aid

Remote-first environment

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Gameplay Programmer to develop core gameplay mechanics for PC and console games. You will implement player controls, AI, and gameplay features using C++ in a major game engine, collaborating with designers and engineers in a fully remote setting across South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional gameplay programming experience, strong C++ skills, and a solid understanding of game design principles.

Competenze

• 5+ years of professional gameplay programming experience.
• Strong C++ skills and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of game design principles and player-centric development.
• Experience implementing AI, physics, animation, and player input systems.
• Proficient in debugging and performance profiling tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; portfolio of gameplay work.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems and features using C++ and a game engine.
• Develop robust AI behaviors for NPCs and enemies.
• Implement player controls, camera systems, and character movement.
• Collaborate with designers to refine and balance gameplay based on feedback.
• Optimize game code for performance and smooth frame rates.
• Debug and resolve gameplay issues across platforms; participate in code reviews.
• Work with engineers across domains to ensure seamless integration of gameplay systems.
• Stay updated on game development tech and best practices.

Conoscenze

Gameplay programming

C++ proficiency

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Performance optimization

Formazione

Bachelor's in CS or related

Strumenti

Unreal Engine

Unity

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Gameplay Programmer to develop core gameplay mechanics for PC and console games. You will implement player controls, AI, and gameplay features using C++ in a major game engine, collaborating with designers and engineers in a fully remote setting across South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional gameplay programming experience, strong C++ skills, and a solid understanding of game design principles.