Senior Software Development Engineer (Unreal Game)

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Engine • $144,000,000 PA - $267,000,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in Unreal gameplay programming, you will enhance your expertise in writing high-quality code and utilize a broad range of skills to create excellent games for players. This could involve adding functionality within Unreal Engine, developing gameplay features, or other related tasks. The role can be tailored to individuals with 4 to 20 years of programming experience. A key aspect of success is a commitment to teaching others and fostering a mentorship culture. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every listed skill, recognizing that qualifications can be demonstrated through diverse perspectives and experiences. Gamebreaking Studios is dedicated to diversity and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.
Must have:
  • Clear, well-tested, modular code
  • Architect and implement features for performance
  • Assist game teams with technology choices
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Work with project managers
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Deep knowledge of C++
  • Flexibility with game systems
  • Experience in large code bases
Perks:
  • Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Open Paid Time Off
  • Fully Remote Work
  • Annual Company Retreat
  • Parental Leave

Job Details

As a Senior Software Development Engineer focused on Unreal gameplay programming, you'll continue to grow your expertise in writing high-quality code while learning and using whatever breadth of skills are needed to make a game awesome for players. That may include adding functionality in Unreal Engine, writing gameplay features, or something else entirely. We are prepared to craft the role around the right person, whether you’ve been programming for 4 years or for 20. Teaching others first and maintaining a mentorship culture are key ingredients to our success.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the skills listed here. We understand that your qualifications may shine through in different ways and can be based on unique perspectives and experiences.

Gamebreaking Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for our team.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

  • A passion for games and entertainment that shows. Whether you love video games, board games, cosplay, or freeze tag — we want to know! If it doesn’t shine through your resume (e.g. work, academic, or community experience), please submit a cover letter
  • 5+ years of professional game programming experience
  • Experience working in a large, established code base
  • Deep knowledge of C++ programming and best practices
  • Flexibility and desire to work on a variety of game systems
  • Experience developing with Unreal Engine 4/5 is a plus

Your Responsibilities

  • Write code that is clear, well-tested and modular.
  • Architect and implement features with an eye towards performance and maintainability
  • Assist game teams with technology choices and follow through with implementation.
  • Mentor more junior engineers via paired programming and code reviews.
  • Work with project managers inside and outside our studio to deliver features to players.

Our Responsibilities To You

  • Encourage healthy working hours, PTO, and a respect for your time.
  • Foster an environment of equal opportunity, treatment, and inclusion.
  • Create a fun and playful environment that remains professional and respectful.
  • Grow our culture positively and meaningfully through a high level of transparency and thoughtful conversation.
  • Provide opportunities for you to learn and grow.

Potential Roles and Growth Paths (Choose One)

  • Tech Lead — Lead a tech team through mentorship, setting code standards, and designing and building systems.
  • Engineering Lead — Hire, manage, and mentor a small group of engineers while maintaining client relationships and code familiarity.
  • Tech Area Expert — Apply subject-matter expertise as a solo strike team focused on solving tech issues, advising client teams, and designing systems in your domain.
  • DIY — A small company means big opportunities if you're willing to forge your path, and we're here to support you!

Pay

Senior Software Engineer - COP$12,000,000 - 22,250,000/month

(exact pay within those ranges is subject to location w/in the country, experience, etc.)

Perks

  • Full Health Benefits — Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Open PTO
  • Fully Remote Work
  • Annual Company Retreat
  • Parental Leave

About Gamebreaking

Gamebreaking Studios is a young, growing, LA-based company founded by technology leaders from around games, entertainment, and software. We found early success providing work-for-hire to other studios and now build everything from end-to-end games to online game platforms to individual feature integrations. We also develop our own games and IP alongside other projects.

Our mission: We aspire to make games and media so fun that it improves people's relationships and behaviors. That is to say, while we are not a "serious games" company, we believe that making fun-first games enables us to have a positive impact. We believe deeply in our core values and hope to find people who share them:

  • Take Responsibility
  • Raise The Tide, Not One Boat
  • Ambitious Goals, Disciplined Execution
  • Design For People, Own Your Craft
  • We Play Together

Living and working outside the US at Gamebreaking

This position is open to candidates living and working throughout Latin America (pay varies by location). Applicants must be fluent in English, willing to work according to US time zones (must be available 8am - 3pm Pacific Time), and have a strong, stable internet connection conducive to remote work and video calls. Outside the US, we work with an Employer of Record (deel.com) to hire full-time employees. This works very similar to how employees would work for a company based in their home country. Note that work authorization in the country you will work from is still required.

Similar Jobs

Wind River - Member of Technical Staff - (Senior Engineer)

Wind River

Galați, Județul Galați, Romania (On-Site)
2 Months ago
tures studios - Senior Game Programmer

tures studios

Canada (Remote)
3 Months ago
Thatgamecompany - Live Ops Engineer

Thatgamecompany

United States (Remote)
4 Months ago
aspyr - Associate 2 Software Engineer

aspyr

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Regent craft - Senior Software Engineer (Platform, Operations, & DevOps)

Regent craft

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Sony Interactive Entertainment - Software QA Engineer (PlayStation System Software/Game Title Verification)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Qualcomm - Senior Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

Qualcomm

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Yodo1 - Unity Game Developer

Yodo1

(Remote)
5 Months ago
Amber - Senior Unreal Game Engineer (Project Based)

Amber

(Remote)
4 Months ago
Milk  visual effects - Unreal Generalist

Milk visual effects

(On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

bytedance - Software Engineer Graduate (Multi Cloud CDN) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

bytedance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago
extreme network - Embedded Software Engineer

extreme network

Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Canonical - Engineering Manager - Ceph & Distributed Storage

Canonical

(Remote)
2 Months ago
Power Integrations - Senior Test Engineer (High Power)

Power Integrations

Penang, Malaysia (On-Site)
9 Months ago
CGS Carrers - Technical Support Analyst

CGS Carrers

Braga, Braga, Portugal (On-Site)
3 Months ago
zoox - Software Engineer - Sensor HIL Platform

zoox

Foster City, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Years ago
bytedance - Software Engineer Graduate (Unity Engine - PICO)

bytedance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Nvizzio Creations - Senior Programmer - Unreal

Nvizzio Creations

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Perplexity - Browser C++ Engineer

Perplexity

New York, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Capgemini - C++ Graphics Developer

Capgemini

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Colombia

GoDaddy - Senior Software Engineer - Commerce Risk, Backend

GoDaddy

Colombia (Remote)
2 Months ago
Snappr - B2B Growth Marketing Manager

Snappr

Colombia (Hybrid)
1 Year ago
USE Insider - Inside Sales Specialist

USE Insider

Bogota, Colombia (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Oliver Plus - GenAI Integrated Designer

Oliver Plus

Colombia (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
In labs - Ionic Framework - Hybrid Mobile Developer

In labs

Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
USE Insider - Account Executive - Colombia

USE Insider

Bogota, Colombia (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Pipeline studios - Production Coordinator

Pipeline studios

Colombia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Nagarro - Staff Engineer, .Net Fullstack

Nagarro

Colombia (Remote)
9 Months ago
Amber - Senior Game Economy Designer

Amber

Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia (Remote)
2 Months ago
Iron Mountain - Customer success representative

Iron Mountain

Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Game Engine Jobs

iLogos - Senior Unity Developer

iLogos

(Remote)
7 Months ago
Rocket Science - Software Engineer - Unreal

Rocket Science

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Double Eleven - Lead Programmer (C++ / Proprietary Engine)

Double Eleven

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Rocket Science - Software Engineer - Unreal

Rocket Science

Wales, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Krafton - Game DevOps Engineer (BGMI)

Krafton

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Demiurge Studios - Lead Engine Programmer

Demiurge Studios

California, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
TiMi Studio Group - Client Development Engineer for 3A Stylized Realistic Shooting Game

TiMi Studio Group

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Amber - UI Unreal Engineer

Amber

Bucharest, Romania (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
Optiv - End Game - Sr. Engineer | Onsite, Bangalore

Optiv

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Apple - Tools Engineer, Testing

Apple

Cupertino, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Gamebreaking Studios is a consulting and contracting company with a deep specialization in Unreal UI and backend service engineering for games & interactive media. The team is based in North American time zones and works with partners across the planet. Our Co-Development team has worked on some of the largest brands in the world at Disney, Microsoft, Riot, and Blizzard where they served millions of players globally. Our mission is to change the DNA of the games industry for the better.
View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Gamebreaking studios

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

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

Job Common Plug