United Kingdom - London
Posted: 01/10/2025
Salary: £50K to £65K per Year
ID: 36656_BH
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Senior Gameplay Programmer - Combat/Enemy System focus
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in studio per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
A leading AAA games studio is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a small, highly collaborative gameplay team. This is a hands-on programming role where you'll help shape core combat and enemy systems for an upcoming title, while also mentoring and reviewing the work of peers.
What You'll Do
1. Develop, refine, and maintain gameplay systems with a focus on combat and enemy AI behaviours.
2. Write clean, performant C++ code and provide constructive code reviews for teammates.
3. Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to deliver engaging gameplay experiences.
4. Support the refactoring and modernisation of legacy gameplay systems into Unreal Engine 5.
5. Prototype new gameplay mechanics and iterate based on feedback from the wider team.
What We're Looking For
6. Proven experience as a Gameplay Programmer in a AAA development environment.
7. At least one shipped AAA title.
8. Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
9. Hands-on experience building and optimising combat mechanics (melee, ranged, abilities, targeting, combos, etc.).
10. Solid understanding of enemy AI systems, including behaviours, state machines, decision trees, and pathfinding.
11. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Nice to Have
12. Experience designing or building new gameplay systems from scratch.
13. Background in rapid prototyping and iteration of core mechanics.
What's on Offer
14. Opportunity to work on an unannounced AAA project using Unreal Engine 5.
15. Collaborative and creative team culture with regular studio socials.
16. Competitive base salary in line with seniority.
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