Senior Gameplay Programmer

<p><em><em><em>If you’re looking to make the best co-op games in the world, you’ve come to the right place. We're proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry working with us. What's more, we're a fun bunch of game developers, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?</em></em></em><em><em><em><br/></em></em></em></p><h2><em><em><em></em></em></em>We are now looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer</h2><p>We’re expanding our gameplay programming team and looking for an experienced developer who cares about writing clean, performant, and maintainable code, and who wants to support those around them.</p><p>You’ll be joining a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and artists who enjoy solving complex problems together. We’re not just looking for someone who can write code — we’re looking for someone who can shape systems, guide teammates, and balance clarity, performance, and creativity in everything they do.</p><p dir="ltr">We use a heavily customized version of Stingray, and our development is primarily in C++. The focus is on building gameplay systems that are reliable, scalable, and performant; particularly for multiplayer and live service environments. This is a hands-on role with plenty of room to take ownership and work on how our features and systems evolve.</p><h4><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h4><ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems and features in C++.</li> <li>Build dynamic systems that interact in overlapping, emergent ways.</li> <li>Write gameplay code that is <strong>clean, scalable, and performance-aware</strong>.</li> <li>Profile and optimize systems to keep frame time, memory, and networking stable.</li> <li>Debug complex gameplay issues, from multi-system interactions to edge cases.</li> <li>Collaborate with design, QA, and production to ensure features deliver both technically and for players.</li> <li>Help maintain consistent standards through code reviews, discussions, and technical guidance.</li> <li>Contribute to a healthy, collaborative team culture by sharing knowledge and supporting peers.</li> <li>Act as a point of clarity in design and implementation, supporting alignment across the team.</li> <li>Work with industry-standard tools for <strong>production tracking</strong> (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to keep work transparent and traceable.</li> <li>Write and maintain <strong>documentation</strong> that makes systems, workflows, and decisions clear to the team.</li> </ul><h4><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></h4><ul> <li><strong></strong>Excellent <strong>C++ skills</strong> and deep experience in a game engine context.</li> <li><strong>5+ years</strong> of hands-on experience developing gameplay features and systems, especially for <strong>multiplayer games</strong> (shooters a strong plus).</li> <li>Strong understanding of <strong>CPU architecture, memory, and performance trade-offs</strong> — able to explain concepts like <em>CPU caches</em> and their impact on real-world code.</li> <li>Ability to create gameplay systems that support <strong>emergent interactions</strong>.</li> <li>Familiarity with a broad range of development areas: <strong>gameplay, content creation, physics, animation, AI, and systems integration</strong>.</li> <li>Strong foundation in <strong>3D math</strong> (linear algebra, vectors, matrices).</li> <li>One or more <strong>shipped titles</strong> in a C++ environment (custom engine or Unreal).</li> <li>Experience with <strong>live service development</strong> and maintaining code post-launch.</li> <li><strong>Fluency in written and spoken English</strong>.</li> </ul><h4><strong>Nice-to-have (but not required)</strong></h4><ul> <li><strong></strong>Familiarity with <strong>ECS architectures</strong>.</li> <li>Experience building developer tools or improving workflows.</li> <li>Experience shipping on consoles like PS4/PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.</li> <li>Comfortable with Git and modern development practices.</li> </ul><h4><strong>You’ll be a great fit if…</strong><b><br/></b></h4><ul> <li><strong></strong>You enjoy solving hard problems and sharing what you learn.</li> <li>You care about writing maintainable code that others can understand and extend.</li> <li>You’re collaborative, supportive, and open to feedback — and you give it kindly too.</li> <li>You’re curious, practical, and like to keep things relaxed but focused.</li> </ul><h5><strong>How to apply</strong></h5><p dir="ltr">If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.</p><p dir="ltr">We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.<br/></p> <h5>Practical Information</h5><p><strong>Scope:</strong> Full-time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probatio