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Stormind Games · 2 months ago

Senior Gameplay Programmer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stormind Games is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their highly motivated team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining core gameplay systems and features using Unreal Engine, collaborating with game designers, and ensuring high code quality throughout the gameplay development process.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain core gameplay systems and features using Unreal Engine

Collaborate closely with Game Design to translate gameplay concepts and prototypes into robust, scalable, and well-structured gameplay code

Own and evolve gameplay features throughout the full development lifecycle, from early prototyping to final polish and live support

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code, following project coding standards and best practices

Integrate gameplay systems with Unreal Engine subsystems such as animation, physics, AI, input, UI, and audio

Use Blueprints effectively to support iteration and designer-driven workflows while maintaining strong C++ foundations

Analyze, profile, and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets on target platforms

Debug and resolve complex gameplay-related issues, ensuring stability and reliability across the whole game

Refactor legacy or prototype gameplay code into production-quality systems

Collaborate with Production and Leads to plan, estimate, and deliver gameplay features according to project milestones

Write and maintain technical documentation for gameplay systems and workflows

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high code quality across the gameplay team

Contribute to improving gameplay programming workflows, tools, and best practices

Qualification

Unreal EngineC++Gameplay Programming3D MathVersion ControlProactive AttitudePassion for DevelopmentCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

5+ years of professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer or equivalent role

At least one shipped title developed with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5)

Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming in a production environment

Solid understanding of Unreal Engine gameplay architecture, including Actors, Components, Gameplay Framework, and common engine subsystems

Working knowledge of Blueprints, with the ability to design hybrid C++ / Blueprint solutions

Strong foundation in 3D math, including vectors, matrices, rotations, and transforms

Good understanding of software design patterns and best practices applied to game development

Proven ability to break down complex gameplay problems into clear, maintainable solutions

Experience profiling and optimizing gameplay code for performance and memory

Familiarity with modern development tools such as Visual Studio and/or Rider

Experience using version control systems such as Git and/or Perforce

Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, artists, and other engineers

Preferred

Experience developing third-person action-adventure games

Experience working in AA or AAA production environments

Familiarity with gameplay-related systems such as: Animation and animation state machines, Character movement and physics, AI behavior and navigation, Gameplay Ability Systems or similar frameworks

UI (UMG) & Input Handling

Experience supporting gameplay features on console platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X/S)

Experience mentoring junior programmers or acting as a technical reference within the gameplay team

Background in debugging and optimizing complex gameplay interactions and systemic features