Gameplay / Tools Programmer

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Gameplay/Tools Programmer at AGBO, you'll collaborate with designers and engineers to implement and iterate on core gameplay systems (combat, crafting, UI). You'll take ownership of features, from UI to server simulation, build and maintain internal tools for content creation, identify technical bottlenecks, and contribute to code quality and optimization. The role requires strong programming skills (C++, C, Go, or Rust), a collaborative mindset, and passion for online communities and emergent multiplayer experiences. Familiarity with Rust and Godot is a plus.
Must have:
  • 2+ years game dev experience with shipped project
  • Strong programming skills in C++, C, Go, or Rust
  • Collaborative mindset, bridging design & implementation
  • Passion for online communities & multiplayer experiences
Good to have:
  • Rust programming language experience
  • Godot engine experience

Job Details

About the Company:
AGBO is an artist-led, Academy Award-winning independent studio focused on developing and producing innovative story universes across film, television, and digital platforms. Founded in 2017 by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO’s mission is to inspire and advance the next generation of storytelling to entertain and influence audiences worldwide. AGBO’s productions include Everything Everywhere All At Once, Extraction, The Electric State, and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard—former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of Fortnite—as a partner. Mustard brings a bold creative vision to AGBO: to expand what storytelling can be through immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media. We’re building the future of storytelling—and we’re looking for bold, creative minds to help shape it. If you’re ready to help define what comes next, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary:
As a Gameplay / Tools Programmer, you’ll work closely with designers and fellow engineers to implement and iterate on key gameplay systems - particularly in areas like combat, crafting, and UI interactions. You'll also develop internal tools and pipelines that empower content creators to move fast and iterate confidently, while ensuring performance, clarity, and scalability remain top priorities. This is a hands-on, high-impact role on an ambitious team creating something special and exciting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with designers to implement, refine, and tune core gameplay features, including combat and crafting systems.
  • Take vertical ownership of features—from UI control flow to networking and server simulation—with guidance from senior engineering leadership.
  • Build and maintain internal tools to support scalable content creation and fast iteration workflows.
  • Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks across gameplay and content pipelines.
  • Contribute to overall code quality, performance optimization, and engineering best practices across the team

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 2+ years of professional experience in game development, with at least one shipped or completed project.
  • Strong programming skills in at least one low-level language such as C++, C, Go, or Rust.
  • A collaborative mindset with a desire to bridge the gap between design and implementation.
  • Passion for online communities, social games, or emergent multiplayer experiences—especially MMOs and ARGs.
  • Curiosity about film, cross-medium storytelling, and experimental game design.
  • Familiarity with the Rust programming language is a bonus.
  • Experience with the Godot engine is a bonus.


AGBO Films LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.


AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. This role is based in Raleigh, NC.

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About The Company

AGBO is an artist-led Academy Award-Winning independent studio focused on developing and producing innovative story universes spanning film, TV, and digital platforms. Founded in 2017 by award-winning and record-breaking directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO’s mission is to inspire and advance the next generation of storytelling to entertain and influence worldwide audiences. AGBOs recent productions include “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, “The Gray Man”, “Citadel”, “Extraction 2”, "The Electric State".

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