Intermediate Gameplay Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

What You’ll Tackle

• Core Gameplay Features – Design and implement player-facing systems such as movement, combat, traversal, interactions, and progression using C++ and Blueprints.
• System Design & Architecture – Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration and scale across PC and console platforms.
• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with design, animation, and audio teams to prototype mechanics, tune feel, and refine experiences through playtesting.
• Performance & Stability – Profile and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets, and contribute to stability through testing and debugging.
• Technical Mentorship – Share gameplay engineering best practices through code reviews and informal mentorship of associate engineers.
• Continuous Improvement – Stay up to date with UE5 subsystems (GAS, MassEntity, Chaos), propose tooling or workflow improvements, and help drive internal knowledge sharing.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Have 3+ years of professional experience using C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5, with a strong focus on gameplay systems.
• Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field.
• Have shipped at least one commercial game featuring your gameplay contributions.
• Are passionate about prototyping, polish, and tight player control and feedback loops.
• Communicate clearly and value cross-functional collaboration.
• Are comfortable with Perforce, Git, or similar version control systems and modern profiling/debugging tools.

Bonus XP

• Experience with Gameplay Ability System, MassEntity, or Chaos physics.
• Familiarity with AI systems like Behavior Trees and EQS for reactive enemy/companion behaviors.
• Contributions to improving build pipelines, CI, or automated gameplay testing.
• Passion for accessibility, player expression, and inclusive game mechanics.