Associate Gameplay Programmer

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Insomniac Games seeks an Associate Gameplay Programmer to contribute to the development of compelling gameplay systems. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining smaller-scoped features, optimizing runtime performance, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve creative and technical challenges, and ensuring code quality. The role demands proficiency in C++, adherence to coding standards, and an understanding of object-oriented and procedural programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering code that meets or exceeds requirements, providing task estimates, and regularly updating the team on progress. A passion for creating fun and engaging gameplay experiences is essential.
Must have:
  • Proficient in C++ and manual memory management
  • Adherence to coding style and source control standards
  • Understanding of OOP and procedural programming
  • Implement and maintain smaller-scoped gameplay features
  • Optimize runtime performance of owned features
Good to have:
  • Proficiency in scripting language (Python, Perl, JavaScript)
  • Familiarity with commercial content creation packages (Maya, 3DS Max)

Job Details

Are you looking to take your first steps in the game industry? Insomniac Games is looking for an Associate Gameplay Programmer to help us build compelling gameplay systems. We need gameplay programmers to help create engaging combat, traversal and progression systems, and work closely with designers, animators and artists to bring gameplay mechanics to life. If you’re passionate about “finding the fun”, then this is the role for you!

At Insomniac, we've embraced a digital-first culture, and support in-office, remote and hybrid working arrangements. We're passionate about creating robust, scalable systems for AAA games and delivering outstanding new player experiences while fostering employee well-being!

In this role, the Associate Gameplay Programmer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining smaller-scoped features for a single game. You will also be responsible for the quality of code and player experience within sphere of ownership on a particular title.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Implements smaller scoped gameplay features given well-defined goals and design specifications. Optimizes run-time performance of owned features.
  • Delivers code that impacts smaller-scoped, self-contained features of a single game.
  • Collaborates with project team peers across disciplines to solve creative and technical problems within constraints.
  • Delivers code that is readable, functional, adheres to standards and meets or exceeds requirements.
  • Provides estimates for assigned tasks and regularly updates team on task status. Completes work by assigned due date.
  • Receives and acts on feedback as directed by Leads, Managers and Director, Gameplay.
  • Continuously expands knowledge of technological developments in the game industry.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills:

  • Proficient with C++ programming language and manual memory management techniques.
  • Ability to adhere to the prevalent coding style and practices, including source control standards.
  • Understanding of procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms.
  • Desired: proficiency in a scripting language (Python, Perl, JavaScript, as applicable).
  • Familiarity with commercial content creation packages (Maya, and 3DS Max, as applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you. Please use the link below and apply. Thank you!

Similar Jobs

Goldsikka  - Visual Effects Artist

Goldsikka

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Mapsys - Environment Artist

Mapsys

Hazelwood, Missouri, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
IO Interactive - Senior Character Artist

IO Interactive

Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Ubisoft - Cinematic Artist (W/M/NB) - The Crew Motorfest

Ubisoft

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Cosm - Technical Artist

Cosm

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Warhorse Studios - C++ Programmer

Warhorse Studios

Prague, Prague, Czechia (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Techland - Lead Game Programmer

Techland

Poland (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Playdead - Graphics Programmer

Playdead

Copenhagen, Denmark (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Haptic - Senior Game Engineer

Haptic

Paris, Île-de-France, France (Remote)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Pattern® - 3D Artist

Pattern®

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Props Artist (Mid-level & Senior)

Rockstar Games

India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Virtuos - 资深三维场景美术 (Senior 3D Environment Artist)

Virtuos

China (On-Site)
3 Months ago
SK Design Studio - 3D Designer

SK Design Studio

Thane, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Laespace Design Studio - Furniture Designer

Laespace Design Studio

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Hunarstreet Technologies   - 3D Designer & Visualizer-Anu

Hunarstreet Technologies

Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior)

Rockstar Games

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Keywords Studios (Player Support) - Art Director

Keywords Studios (Player Support)

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Amber - 3D Animator (Project Based)

Amber

Brazil (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Virtuos - 资深美术总监 (Senior Art Director)

Virtuos

China (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in California, United States

Workato - Partner Sales Lead, Embedded

Workato

Denver, Colorado, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer III, Generative AI, Google Cloud AI

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
IGT - Project Manager IV (Design)

IGT

Reno, Nevada, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
ByteDance - Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Multiple Positions)

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
AGS - American Gaming Systems - Field Service Technician I

AGS - American Gaming Systems

Nevada, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Microsoft - Technical Program Manager- Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
undefined - Mid-Market Account Executive, West

United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
Argus Labs - Technical Artist Lead

Argus Labs

San Francisco, California, United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
Sledgehammer Games - 2025 US Summer Internship - Game Engineering

Sledgehammer Games

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Hedra - Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Hedra

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Game Programmer Jobs

The Gang - Game Programmer Intern

The Gang

Indonesia (Remote)
5 Months ago
Sunovatech - Lead Game Programmer unreal

Sunovatech

New Delhi, Delhi, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Old Skull Games - Lead Programmer Unreal

Old Skull Games

Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Ubisoft - Tools Programmer

Ubisoft

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On_site)
2 Months ago
D3t - Graduate Programmer - 2025

D3t

Daresbury, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
ZeniMax Media - Senior Systems Programmer

ZeniMax Media

Rockville, Maryland, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Vault Productions   - Developer

Vault Productions

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Fatshark AB - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Fatshark AB

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Embark Studios - Game Programmer (UI/UX) - Games

Embark Studios

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Warner Bros Discovery - Senior Engine Programmer

Warner Bros Discovery

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Explore gaming industy jobs in one of the leading Game Studios.

California, United States (On-Site)

California, United States (On-Site)

California, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Insomniac Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug