Senior Gameplay Engineer (C++)

Location: Remote within the UK or based in the West Midlands

Company

hirify.global is an independent game developer working on internal projects, co-development partnerships, and AAA titles with studio and publisher partners.

What you will do

• Own gameplay features and systems from requirements and prototyping through implementation, testing, iteration, and polish.
• Translate design ideas into technical requirements and achievable development tasks.
• Develop gameplay functionality using C++, Unreal Engine Blueprints, and related game engine technologies.
• Build rapid prototypes, validate mechanics, and refine successful concepts into production-ready systems.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Art, QA, and Production on playtesting, troubleshooting, estimates, dependencies, and delivery risks.
• Profile and optimise gameplay systems, investigate defects, support build integration, and contribute to code reviews and technical documentation.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant software engineering experience, including substantial gameplay and game systems work.
• Experience operating as a Senior Gameplay Engineer or equivalent, independently owning features and resolving technical challenges.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and C#, with maintainable software design and debugging experience.
• Practical experience with Unreal Engine 5, Unreal Engine Blueprints, Unity, and custom game engines.
• Strong rapid prototyping, game systems, troubleshooting, planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Applicants must be able to work remotely from the UK or be based in the West Midlands; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with open-world, fantasy, survival, crafting, or cooperative multiplayer games.
• Experience creating reusable gameplay components or tools that improve designer workflows.
• Experience profiling gameplay systems, resolving build and integration issues, or mentoring engineers.
• Co-development experience and previous shipped titles in gameplay or systems engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, supportive environment with opportunities to build games in an independent studio.
• Work on AAA titles and intellectual property with established studio and publisher partners.
• Opportunities to learn across a broad range of internal and external projects.
• Contribute to a sustainably growing game development studio.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio and cover letter.
• Provide online portfolio links or secure showreel samples; work created at another studio must be cleared for release.