Senior Gameplay Engineer

Are you an experienced Gameplay Engineer with a passion for building engaging combat systems in AAA games?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international game studio working on an original project inspired by a beloved fantasy universe, blending immersive storytelling with multiplayer innovation.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality gameplay systems that enhance both single-player and multiplayer experiences
• Collaborating closely with designers, animators, and other developers to bring combat mechanics and player abilities to life in Unreal Engine 5
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code that aligns with technical and creative goals
• Building and maintaining core systems for character ability management and other combat-related features
• Troubleshooting and optimising gameplay code for stability, performance, and scalability
• Contributing to creative problem-solving and technical innovation to deliver exceptional player experiences

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 10 years professional experience as a programmer in the games industry
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and solid understanding of Unreal Engine architecture
• Proven experience developing multiplayer systems and gameplay functionality
• Strong grasp of game engine architecture, algorithms, and multi-threaded programming
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic and creative mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-cultural, multi-time-zone teams

If you are a Senior Gameplay Engineer who thrives on technical challenges and loves creating impactful combat mechanics in a collaborative setting, this could be the ideal role to take your career to the next level. Apply now, or email Alfie Brear - aab@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.