Senior Gameplay Programmer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Level Design • Systems Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Anchor Point Studios seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to work directly with leads and designers in developing new gameplay features. Responsibilities include designing, scoping, and implementing new features; prototyping and maintaining gameplay systems; writing documentation and technical specifications; and helping set priorities and timelines. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industry experience, a deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 (C++ and Blueprint), and experience shipping a console or PC game. The role offers full-remote options from the Barcelona-based studio.
Must have:
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Unreal Engine 5 (C++ & Blueprint)
  • Shipped console/PC game
  • Performance & memory management
  • Gameplay feature development

Job Details

Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.

With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.

 

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Anchor Point Studios

Barcelona based studio, full-remote options

AAA

About the Role: 

  • Work directly with your lead and design in developing new gameplay features
  • Ability to design, scope and implement new features
  • Prototype, implement, and maintain gameplay systems
  • Write documentation and technical specs for created gameplay features
  • Help set priorities and goals with appropriate timelines for the production
  • Follow the code quality standards set by the technical director

About You:

  • 5+ years of industry experience
  • Understanding of performance and memory management
  • One shipped game on console or PC.
  • Deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 C++ and Blueprint system

Why Anchor Point Studios?
We’re drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We’re humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.

We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.

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About The Company

Founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October of 2022, Anchor Point Studios is a NetEase Games global game studio fueled by a world-class team of developers. With a passion for creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games, Anchor Point seeks to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways and develop experiences that are both memorable and timeless.


The studio's motto is Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars) which speaks to our team's desire to pour everything we have into all that we do, building action-adventure experiences that take risks and journey deep into uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and this is a truth we humbly embrace as we set out to blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.

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