
Gameplay Programmer, Unreal Engine
High Voltage Software
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Collaborate closely with art and design to create and iterate on UE5 based gameplay features
- Implement core game functionality such as application specific AI, physics, character control, camera management, inventory systems, event handling, UI, etc
- Improve existing gameplay systems by diagnosing and fixing bugs in networking, rendering, gameplay logic, profile management, world streaming / relevancy and more
- Design and write robust, well-structured, data-driven code that is easy to maintain and built for long-term use
- Maintain awareness of state of the art tools & techniques for developing high quality, competitive UE based game applications
- Write clear technical design and specification documents
- Contribute ideas toward all aspects of game production and development
Requirements
- 2-5 years of Unreal Engine experience successfully developing gameplay systems, actors and features
- A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Expert-level proficiency in C++ and UE Blueprints, with a proven ability to architect and code complex gameplay mechanics
- History of solving complex technical issues and successful UE problem solving
- Strong math skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
- Proficiency with source control, debuggers, profilers, and other software development tools
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
- Passion for video games
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on some of the biggest AAA games in the industry
- Great work-life balance, including opportunities for work from home
- Collaborative and casual work environment
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, PTO, medical, dental and vision
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Unreal EngineC++UE BlueprintsAIphysicscharacter controlcamera managementinventory systemsevent handlingdata-driven code
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedstrong work ethicproblem solvingcollaborationcreativitytechnical writingindependencepassion for video games
Certifications
degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Engineering