Senior Gameplay Programmer

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Programmer (Game Development): Developing and implementing gameplay features including player behaviors, combat mechanics, and open world gameplay with an accent on code architecture, performance optimization, and cross-platform development. Focus on designing sustainable technologies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior programmers.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite at hirify.global offices in Rockville, MD; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; or Montreal, Quebec

Salary: $105,000 - $225,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning game development team behind major titles such as Starfield, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout, offering competitive salaries and benefits across multiple North American locations.

What you will do

• Collaborate on implementing new gameplay features including player and character behaviors, combat, and open world mechanics
• Work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to iterate and enhance player experience
• Develop and own full aspects of the game experience
• Build sustainable, maintainable, and optimized code across all platforms
• Guide and mentor junior team members

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of game development experience with at least one shipped AAA title
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Strong understanding of code architecture, performance, and memory optimization
• Experience developing for game consoles (Xbox, PlayStation)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Passion for creating high-quality games and collaborative spirit

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and generous benefits including healthcare, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick leave
• Union position represented by Communication Workers of America
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Offices located in some of North America’s best cities

Hiring process

• Initial phone screen followed by one or two phone interviews and possibly a Skype call
• Onsite interviews at studio locations
• Automated confirmation email upon application submission