Templar Media ยท 2 months ago
Lead Gameplay Programmer
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expTemplar Media is an independent developer and publisher focused on creating engaging games. As a Lead Gameplay Programmer, you will drive the technical vision and execution of gameplay systems, collaborating with design and art teams to enhance player experiences while mentoring fellow programmers.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead and execute the development of core gameplay systems from concept through launch and live support
Collaborate with design and art teams to define and refine player experiences
Establish best practices for gameplay architecture, performance, and code quality
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to gameplay programmers
Oversee feature implementation, ensuring consistency, scalability, and maintainability
Review and optimize existing code for efficiency, performance, and clarity
Work with production to plan and prioritize gameplay development tasks
Identify technical risks early and propose effective solutions
Contribute to the overall technical roadmap of the project
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment focused on quality and innovation
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional programming experience, with at least 3 years in gameplay-focused roles
Strong expertise with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including deep understanding of gameplay frameworks
Proficiency in C++ with strong debugging and optimization skills
Experience shipping at least one AA or AAA title
Solid understanding of 3D math, physics, animation integration, and player systems
Proven ability to architect, implement, and maintain large gameplay systems
Experience mentoring or leading other engineers
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Passion for collaboration and helping bring creative ideas to life through technology
Preferred
Experience with open-world or co-op game systems
Strong knowledge of Unreal's animation, AI, and input systems
A deeper understanding of game AI and NPC behaviors
Familiarity with mission, quest, or dialogue systems
Experience with combat and stealth mechanics
Experience with console development and optimization
Comfort working with complex, legacy, or third-party codebases
A love for games; particularly open-world action-adventure and cooperative experiences
Benefits
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Templar Media
Templar Media is a newly founded video game publishing and media company based in Atlanta, GA.
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase