Junior Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote within the United States

Salary: $57,000–$100,000 USD annually, depending on metropolitan area and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is a startup multimedia game studio known for the indie horror franchise Poppy Playtime and developing upcoming Unreal Engine projects.

What you will do

• Implement gameplay features and mechanics in Unreal Engine using C++ and Blueprints under senior engineering guidance.
• Build and iterate on gameplay systems such as player interactions, triggers, pickups, simple AI behaviors, and UI integrations.
• Reproduce, investigate, and fix bugs reported by QA, designers, and other team members through Jira.
• Prototype mechanics, test systems, and turn design concepts into working in-engine examples.
• Collaborate with designers through implementation, tuning, and playtesting.
• Document systems, participate in code reviews and sprint activities, and communicate blockers and risks.

Requirements

• Basic working knowledge of C++.
• Basic working knowledge of Unreal Engine Blueprints.
• Basic familiarity with Unreal Engine project structure, actors, components, and editor workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must be based in the United States for this remote role.
• Ability and willingness to learn from senior team members in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with multiplayer or networked gameplay concepts such as replication and RPCs.
• Professional game studio experience, a Computer Science or related degree, or Unreal Engine personal and student projects.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Perforce.
• Interest in horror games, narrative-driven experiences, or the Poppy Playtime franchise.

Culture & Benefits

• Guidance and mentorship from senior gameplay and systems engineers.
• Opportunities to grow toward greater independence and ownership of larger systems.
• Profit sharing for eligible U.S.-based full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) matching benefits.
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave.