Senior Gameplay Programmer (C++)

Location: Full-time, permanent, in-office position based in Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global creates large-scale entertainment experiences and develops video games in a collaborative studio environment.

What you will do

• Architect, engineer, and implement gameplay features and systems using C++ and game scripting.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to refine gameplay features and respond to design feedback.
• Identify opportunities to extend and improve existing gameplay systems.
• Build tools that support feature implementation, faster iteration, and team productivity.
• Debug, analyze, optimize, and document complex gameplay code.
• Support and mentor less experienced team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing video games with C++.
• Experience working in large codebases with complicated build processes.
• Ability to optimize personal and team code to meet performance goals.
• Experience engineering clean and concise APIs.
• Strong knowledge of top-down design, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and game design principles.
• Strong mathematics skills, including vectors, matrices, and linear algebra, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Gameplay-focused experience building and refining gameplay systems and features.
• At least one shipped title, preferably for Xbox or PlayStation.
• Knowledge of mobile devices and development processes.
• Experience with multithreaded synchronization primitives or professional game design and scripting.
• Familiarity with C#, Python, or Lua, and an online portfolio of code samples.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an experienced gameplay programming team on large-scale creative projects.
• Collaborate with skilled colleagues in an inclusive and highly motivated environment.
• Opportunities to learn, take responsibility for core game technology areas, and expand into adjacent areas.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, dignity, and respect.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter demonstrating how the required skills are met.
• A Rockstar recruiter will contact selected applicants regarding the next steps.