Senior UI/Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer)

Location: Remote within the UK or based in the West Midlands. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global is an independent game developer studio based just outside Birmingham, working on AAA titles and IP with studio and publisher partners.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain player-facing UI and gameplay features for a multiplayer live game.
• Connect interface flows with gameplay functionality, progression, player interactions, and game-state management.
• Prototype and iterate live content, feature updates, and player-experience improvements within established systems.
• Integrate features with animation, audio, networking, and other core technical systems.
• Profile, debug, and optimise UI, gameplay, and supporting systems across supported platforms.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical planning, mentoring, and communication of risks and dependencies.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience developing both UI and gameplay systems in a game-development environment.
• Experience with multiplayer networking, animation, audio integration, and player-facing features.
• Familiarity with game engines, custom engines, and rapid-prototyping workflows.
• Ability to develop, debug, and optimise scalable systems for an evolving live game.
• Strong technical judgement, problem-solving skills, and attention to player experience and maintainability.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration across design, art, audio, QA, and engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly and supportive environment focused on game development.
• Opportunity to work on AAA titles and IP with globally reputable studio and publisher partners.
• Access to varied projects and learning opportunities within an independent studio.
• Portfolio and cover letter required; online portfolio links are preferred.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio and cover letter.
• Previous studio work must be cleared for release by the relevant copyright owners.