Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine): Developing and optimizing gameplay features for an authoritative PvP game prototype with an accent on technical ownership, performance, and multiplayer networking. Focus on rapid prototyping, iteration cycles, and collaborating closely with designers to achieve gameplay goals.

Location: Onsite in Stockholm, Sweden. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Company

hirify.global is a company creating worlds beyond limits, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What you will do

• Contribute as a key programmer in a 6-person prototype team.
• Take technical ownership of multiple gameplay feature areas (movement, combat, inventory) from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with designers to align technical solutions with design goals.
• Share responsibility for the prototype's stability, health, and success.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional C++ game development experience in Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Gameplay Ability System, AI behavior trees, UI, and multiplayer networking.
• Strong focus on performance, CPU/memory optimization, profiling, and debugging.
• Experienced with Unreal networking, and have a thorough understanding of constraints and best practices in an authoritative PvP environment.
• Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, including frequent team playtesting.
• Accustomed to working with designers in interpreting and ideating from high-level briefs to find the best technical path.
• English CV required.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully.
• Office situated in Södermalm, Stockholm, designed as a creative base camp.
• Focus on passion and creativity in team building.

Hiring process

• Apply by registering and providing your CV in English.
• Applications are reviewed continuously.
• Further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.