Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer (Gamedev): Develop and maintain gameplay features and systems pertaining to player experience, character progression, and creator workflows with an accent on integrating backend services with the game client using C++. Focus on solving crashes and other problems on both PC and console, partnering with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.

Location: Remote (New York State and other registered states). Strong preference for hybrid work from the office in Saratoga Springs, NY (Tuesday-Thursday).

Salary: $100,000-150,000/year

Company

hirify.global is a co-dev game studio founded by games industry veterans, focusing on solving difficult problems that face multiplayer games.

What you will do

• Integrate backend services with the game client using C++.
• Build tools that enable designers to easily work with and configure online systems.
• Estimate and prioritize a backlog of existing features, bugs, and tech debt.
• Solve crashes and other problems on both PC and console.
• Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize player experience.
• Collaborate with external programmers to integrate new features for multiplayer games.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of professional experience working on multiplayer games in C++.
• Recent experience developing games in Unreal Engine (e.g., UE4, UE5).
• Background designing gameplay systems, including for live-service games.
• Familiarity with non-engineering workflows.
• Willingness to put player experiences first.
• Proactive approach to communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with additional game engines, including Unity or bespoke game engines.
• Experience developing SDKs or plugins.
• Background developing games for consoles and integrating with console SDKs.
• Understanding of Unreal Engine’s UI tools (e.g., UMG and Slate).

Culture & Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Annual Video Game Budget
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave