Gameplay Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Gameplay Engineer (UE5/C++): Implementing new gameplay features within a multiplayer environment with an accent on rapid prototyping and iterative agile development. Focus on balancing player-facing quality with technical robustness and delivering high-quality features on time.

Location: On-site in London, Bromley

Company

One of the UK’s longest-running independent game development studios, known for team-based shooters and the open-world survival game SCUM.

What you will do

• Implement new and exciting gameplay features within a multiplayer environment.
• Collaborate with design, animation, art, audio, UI, and QA teams to realize gameplay ideas.
• Conduct rapid prototyping and iterative development to improve the player experience.
• Own tasks and features across various gameplay areas, ensuring technical robustness.
• Communicate ideas, intent, trade-offs, and constraints to both technical and non-technical members.

Requirements

• Professional experience with real-time networked multiplayer games.
• Professional development experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong practical knowledge of C++.
• Solid understanding of game-development related 3D maths principles.
• Experience implementing gameplay features from inception through to delivery.
• Must be able to work on-site in London, Bromley

Nice to have

• An appetite to explore how modern AI advances can be integrated into game development.

Culture & Benefits

• Enhanced Private Pension Scheme and Private Medical Insurance.
• Competitive holiday package including studio-wide closures in summer and winter.
• Gym Membership Allowance and Free Eye Tests.
• Free on-site parking and Electric Car Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans.