Senior Gameplay Programmer developing immersive multiplayer VR experiences using Unity for Sandbox VR. Collaborating with designers and artists to create engaging gameplay systems.
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Senior Gameplay Software Engineer, Unreal Engine 4
Posted 4 weeks ago
About the role
- Senior Gameplay Engineer at Blackbird Interactive developing player experience systems in Unreal Engine 5. Leading gameplay architecture and mentoring engineers within a creative-focused studio.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of player-facing mechanics such as traversal, combat, interaction, and abilities in C++ and Blueprints.
- Define modular, scalable gameplay frameworks that empower content creators, support networked play, and scale across PC and console SKUs.
- Collaborate deeply with design, animation, audio, and production to ensure features are robust, performant, and aligned with creative goals.
- Profile, analyze, and optimize gameplay systems across platforms to meet performance and memory targets.
- Provide technical mentorship, guide best practices, and elevate the engineering team through thoughtful code reviews and pair programming.
- Prototype and evaluate new gameplay paradigms, stay current with UE5 tech, and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives within the studio.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience with C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
- Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field
- Have shipped multiple titles, including at least one where you owned significant gameplay features from concept to release
- Excel at bridging design vision with technical execution, and enjoy collaborating across disciplines
- Think critically about player experience, systemic design, and clean abstraction
- Are experienced with performance profiling, memory budgeting, and debugging tools
- Communicate clearly, advocate for efficiency, and lead by example in engineering culture.
Benefits
- flexible work arrangements
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