Senior Gameplay Programmer

A leading AAA games studio is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a small, highly collaborative gameplay team. This is a hands-on programming role where you'll help shape core combat and enemy systems for an upcoming title, while also mentoring and reviewing the work of peers.

What You'll Do

• Develop, refine, and maintain gameplay systems with a focus on combat and enemy AI behaviours.
• Write clean, performant C++ code and provide constructive code reviews for teammates.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to deliver engaging gameplay experiences.
• Support the refactoring and modernisation of legacy gameplay systems into Unreal Engine 5.
• Prototype new gameplay mechanics and iterate based on feedback from the wider team.

• Proven experience as a Gameplay Programmer in a AAA development environment.
• At least one shipped AAA title.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Hands-on experience building and optimising combat mechanics (melee, ranged, abilities, targeting, combos, etc.).
• Solid understanding of enemy AI systems, including behaviours, state machines, decision trees, and pathfinding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• Opportunity to work on an unannounced AAA project using Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborative and creative team culture with regular studio socials.
• Competitive base salary in line with seniority.