Senior Programmer - Unreal Engine, C++

Bespoke Pixel
Barcelona, Spain
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Animation C++ (Programming Language) Profiling Computer Programming Software Debugging Software Architecture Unreal Engine

Job description

We’re a small, fully funded, independent studio working on a well-known IP, and we’re pushing boundaries when it comes to gameplay and quality.Our experienced team is a blend of creativity and technical brilliance-and now, we’re looking for a senior gameplay programmer to join the team and help shape our world.We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer who can turn strong ideas into responsive, robust and memorable player experiences in Unreal Engine 5.This is a senior individual contributor role with real ownership.You should enjoy wearing more than one hat, making progress through ambiguity and stepping into the problems that matter most to the game.Partner with design to prototype ideas quickly, test them in game and turn promising experiments into polished, production ready features.Work closely with design, animation, art and audio to translate creative goals into practical, elegant solutions.Protect performance and quality: Seniority here means making the people and the game around you stronger.Professional experience developing gameplay systems for PC or console games, including at least one shipped title.Strong programming skills and practical experience working with Unreal Engine, ideally Unreal Engine 5.Proven track record of taking complex gameplay features from prototype to polished, maintainable implementation.A solid understanding of software architecture, debugging, profiling, optimization and the realities of shipping games.A senior mindset: proactive, pragmatic and comfortable making decisions while knowing when to ask, challenge or change direction.A genuine interest in how controls, feedback, systems and moment to moment interactions shape the player’s experience.Relocation & Barcelona Life: Our beautiful office is located in central Barcelona, complete with a rooftop terrace and a fantastic community.We are ready to help with relocation for the right candidate.Comprehensive Benefits: We provide free private health insurance, a €200 monthly stipend for meals and transportation, and a yearly allowance for professional development.You can look forward to regular team events and after-work hangouts.

Requirements

Professional experience developing gameplay systems for PC or console games, including at least one shipped title. Strong programming skills and practical experience working with Unreal Engine, ideally Unreal Engine 5. Proven track record of taking complex gameplay features from prototype to polished, maintainable implementation. A solid understanding of software architecture, debugging, profiling, optimization and the realities of shipping games. A senior mindset: proactive, pragmatic and comfortable making decisions while knowing when to ask, challenge or change direction. A genuine interest in how controls, feedback, systems and moment to moment interactions shape the player’s experience.

Benefits & conditions

Relocation & Barcelona Life: Our beautiful office is located in central Barcelona, complete with a rooftop terrace and a fantastic community. We are ready to help with relocation for the right candidate. Comprehensive Benefits: We provide free private health insurance, a €200 monthly stipend for meals and transportation, and a yearly allowance for professional development. You can look forward to regular team events and after-work hangouts.

About the company

Barcelona, España

We’re a small, fully funded, independent studio working on a well-known IP, and we’re pushing boundaries when it comes to gameplay and quality. Our experienced team is a blend of creativity and technical brilliance-and now, we’re looking for a senior gameplay programmer to join the team and help shape our world.

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