Senior Gameplay Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Developing character movement and player control systems for an unannounced AAA project with an accent on responsive, authentic movement and high-performance execution. Focus on architecting player-side stacks, integrating gameplay data pipelines, and optimizing systems for modern consoles and PCs.

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $108,900 – $161,160 per year

Company

A global video game company publishing world-class AAA titles across multiple platforms, including NBA hirify.global, BioShock, and Borderlands.

What you will do

• Design and implement responsive and physically convincing character control systems.
• Architect and extend character movement using Unreal Engine's CMC or Mover Plugin.
• Own the player-side stack, including inventory, equipment, and gameplay scripting interfaces.
• Collaborate with animators and designers to polish gameplay systems from concept to production.
• Ensure HUDs and player-facing screens are tightly coupled to the gameplay state.
• Optimize control systems for modern consoles and PCs to ensure high performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in game development.
• Deep production-proven expertise in C++ and UE5 Blueprints.
• Strong understanding of Gameplay Ability System (GAS), Enhanced Input, or other UE5 frameworks.
• Hands-on experience customizing character movement systems (CMC or Mover).
• Extensive experience with optimization, memory management, and deterministic gameplay code.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine performance capture pipelines and optimization.
• Experience developing gameplay systems for AAA third-person action-adventure titles.
• Proven track record of shipping games with a core focus on the "3Cs" (Character, Camera, and Controls).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including potential bonuses and equity awards.
• Eligibility for 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off: 14 paid holidays, 15-25 vacation days, and up to 10 sick days per year.
• Paid parental, compassionate leave, and wellbeing programs for mental health.
• Additional perks including commuter benefits and fitness reimbursements.