Senior Gameplay Programmer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Gameplay • $100,000 PA - $145,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Gameplay Programmer will implement gameplay features, optimize performance, and resolve technical issues within the Unreal Engine 5 codebase. The role involves close collaboration with designers, artists, and animators to ensure smooth integration of gameplay mechanics and artistic assets, maintaining a high-quality player experience. The programmer is expected to proactively identify and address technical issues, manage their tasks efficiently, and contribute to the development of engaging gameplay features. The role requires strong C++ skills and a deep understanding of gameplay systems. The candidate should be highly self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal oversight.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of professional game development experience and shipped a title on PC or console.
  • Highly proficient in C++ to develop robust and optimized code.
  • Strong grasp of Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including Blueprints, AI, animation systems, physics, and networking.
  • Experience working on a console platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch).
  • Excellent game design sensibilities to enhance player experience.
  • Highly adaptable and proactive, able to adjust efficiently to changes in project demands.
  • Highly self-motivated and independent, able to manage workload effectively.
  • Based in the U.S. and legally able to work without employer sponsorship.
Good to have:
  • Experience with multiplayer gameplay and network replication in Unreal Engine.
  • Deep understanding of animation systems and inverse kinematics.
  • Experience working on AI systems and navigation.
  • Experience working on a console platform.
  • A computer science or related degree

Job Details

What We Do:

At Gunfire Games, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable worlds and experiences. With a legacy built on titles like Darksiders 3, The Remnant Series and Chronos, we're driven by the future of game development. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and honing our craft to its finest edge. We're looking for talented, passionate people to help shape the next chapter in our story.


Gunfire Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer to contribute to our upcoming titles. The gameplay programmer will work with the technical leadership to implement gameplay features, optimize performance, and resolve technical issues within our Unreal Engine 5-based codebase. The ideal candidate has excellent C++ skills, a deep understanding of gameplay systems, and the ability to iterate and implement efficiently without sacrificing quality. We are looking for someone who is highly self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal oversight. Position may be performed remotely (within the United States) although ability to be on-site is preferred.


What you’ll do:

  • Implement Features and Tools from Provided Design: Apply your strong C++ skills to implement gameplay features and tools based on provided design documents, ensuring functionality aligns with the vision of the project.
  • Collaborate with Designers, Artists, and Animators: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration of gameplay mechanics, artistic assets, and animations, to maintain a high-quality player experience.
  • Proactively Identify and Address Issues: Use your expertise to identify and resolve technical issues in the game, from minor bugs to critical performance problems, ensuring a smooth and optimized experience for players.
  • Self-Management: Manage your own tasks efficiently, proactively identifying areas for improvement and pushing features forward with minimal supervision.

Who you are:

  • You have 5+ years of professional game development experience and have shipped at least one title on PC or console.
  • You are highly proficient in C++, using it to develop robust and optimized code that powers engaging gameplay features and systems.
  • You have a strong grasp of Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including Blueprints, AI, animation systems, physics, and networking.
  • You have experience working on a console platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch), understanding platform-specific performance optimizations, debugging, and certification processes.
  • You have excellent game design sensibilities, ensuring that your work not only functions technically but also enhances the overall player experience and aligns with the game’s vision.
  • You are highly adaptable and proactive, able to adjust efficiently to changes in project demands, always keeping the focus on maintaining high-quality results.
  • You are highly self-motivated and independent, able to manage your workload effectively and drive projects with minimal oversight.
  • You are based in the U.S. and legally able to work without employer sponsorship, ready to contribute effectively to teams and projects across the country.

Bonus XP:

  • Experience with multiplayer gameplay and network replication in Unreal Engine.
  • Deep understanding of animation systems and inverse kinematics.
  • Experience working on AI systems and navigation.
  • Experience working on a console platform
  • A computer science or related degree

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the hired applicant may be required to undertake additional tasks as may be reasonably expected to perform.


Pay range: $100,000-$145,000


Title level and base pay offered will be based on candidate’s skills, experience, and other professional considerations.


Gunfire Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. 


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About The Company

Gunfire Games’ mission is clear: to make badass, high-quality games that people can’t get enough of. And how do we achieve that? Simple – by bringing together a crew of insanely talented and passionate gamers and artists who truly get the rush of being immersed in the worlds of their favorite games.At Gunfire, we’re all about fueling that creative fire and helping our developers grow. How? Well, for starters, we treat everyone like adults (the fun kind who don’t wear ties or submit TPS reports).

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