Senior Gameplay & Backend Programmer (Unreal Engine)

SENIOR GAMEPLAY & BACKEND PROGRAMMER (LONG LEAP GAMES)

🕹 Multiplayer PC & Console
🧠 Senior
💰 Negotiable
⏰ Contract (6 months)
🌎 Remote

🦄 Description
Long Leap Games, in collaboration with Xsolla, is looking for a Senior Unreal Gameplay & Backend Programmer to work on multiplayer PC and console projects. This role sits at the intersection of gameplay and backend systems, focusing on building scalable, high-performance online features and client–server architecture. You will play a key role in delivering seamless multiplayer experiences and evolving the technical foundation of the project.

🚀 Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain core gameplay systems
• Design and implement client–server architecture and backend integrations
• Perform code reviews and maintain technical documentation
• Contribute to system architecture and infrastructure decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, QA, Art, and Production
• Improve development workflows and technical quality
• Support scalable backend-driven gameplay systems

📚 Required Skills
• 5+ years of experience with C++ and Unreal Engine
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine gameplay framework
• Experience building scalable and maintainable architectures
• Strong understanding of client–server networking
• Experience with multiplayer systems and matchmaking
• Experience integrating backend services (REST APIs, authentication, player data)
• Hands-on experience with backend systems and databases
• Experience shipping Unreal Engine projects, including console titles
• Experience with Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
• Knowledge of UI systems, animation systems, and AI systems
• Strong documentation and communication skills

👍 Nice to Have
• Familiarity with Lyra sample project
• Knowledge of MVVM design pattern
• Experience implementing scalable UI architectures

🍪 What we offer
• Fully remote work format
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Personalized career development roadmap
• Training and educational opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Focus on employee wellbeing

🌐 Vacancy link

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