Gameplay Engineer
thatgamecompany$49,530 - $149,243/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video Games, GamingIndustries
Requirements
- 3–5+ years professional game-programming; shipped at least one commercial title or a substantial live update in Unreal Engine
- Engine fluency: UE5/UE4 production experience and day-to-day work in C++ (plus Blueprints for rapid iteration)
- Core gameplay delivery: Implement features from design specs, iterate quickly with design/art/animation, fix bugs, and keep features stable
- Performance mindset: Comfortable profiling/optimizing gameplay code; strong debugging habits
- 3D math + fundamentals: Solid linear algebra/3D math applied to movement, combat, interactions
- Collaboration & communication: Works effectively cross-discipline; can explain trade-offs and align stakeholders
- Comfortable with source control (Perforce) and collaborative workflows
- Operate independently on owned areas; help enforce code conventions, write readable code, ask for help and help others, run code before pushing, take some design/architecture decisions, keep the player in mind, and balance quality vs. speed while raising risks early and actively participating in test sessions
- Fluent English communication (written and verbal)
- Preferred
- UE gameplay subsystems: Experience with GAS, Mass Entity, Chaos, or similar gameplay frameworks
- Multiplayer / replication: Practical experience with UE networking & replication
- AI and Behavior: Understanding of general practices or practical knowledge with a 3rd party plugin
- Perforce/Jira/Horde; build & packaging pipeline know-how
Responsibilities
- Own gameplay features end-to-end, identify problems, collaborate, and make design decisions
- Uphold code quality and conventions: enforce standards, write maintainable code, verify changes, and seek/offer help
- Build with the player in mind: prioritize the end product, user experience, and technical vision
- Deliver quality at a good pace: take ownership of quality (reviews, bug fixing), participate in testing, balance speed/quality, and flag concerns early
- Collaborate tightly with other crafts: work with design, art, and animation on agreed designs, and resolve technical challenges
- Communicate and manage risk: contribute ideas, push back on creep/unclear specs, communicate risks early, and drive bug-fixing
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
The team enjoys a hybrid work model, collaborating in central Berlin and Novi Sad offices, but full remote is a possibility.
What are the key skills required for the Gameplay Programmer role?
Candidates need 3–5+ years of professional game-programming with at least one shipped commercial title or substantial live update in Unreal Engine, fluency in UE5/UE4 with C++ and Blueprints, core gameplay delivery skills, performance optimization mindset, and solid 3D math fundamentals.
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a contractor position.
What is the company culture like at Black Ember Games?
The small internal team operates with an indie mindset, fueled by passion for games, as a diverse and lively group dedicated to exploring new ideas, without stringent hierarchy—bring better ways to the table and collaborate with leadership.
What makes a strong candidate for this Gameplay Programmer role?
Strong candidates have shipped at least one commercial title in Unreal Engine, deep C++ experience with UE5/UE4 and Blueprints, skills in implementing gameplay features end-to-end, performance optimization, and a collaborative mindset to own features while working closely with design, art, and animation.
Xsolla
Integrated payment solutions for video games
About Xsolla
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Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$73MTotal Funding
DEBT_PPCompany Stage
Fintech, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
501-1,000Employees