Unreal Engine Gameplay Programmer (Ontario)

About The Role

High Voltage Software is looking for an experienced and passionate Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay Programmer to join our team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated engineer to use their extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine and C++ to build robust, high-quality gameplay systems while collaborating with artists, designers and other programmers on our team. If you have a keen analytical mind, a passion for video games, and a history of developing high quality gameplay experiences in UE5 for PC and / or consoles, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with art and design to create and iterate on UE5 based gameplay features
• Implement core game functionality such as application specific AI, physics, character control, camera management, inventory systems, event handling, UI, etc
• Improve existing gameplay systems by diagnosing and fixing bugs in networking, rendering, gameplay logic, profile management, world streaming / relevancy and more
• Design and write robust, well-structured, data-driven code that is easy to maintain and built for long-term use
• Maintain awareness of state of the art tools & techniques for developing high quality, competitive UE based game applications
• Write clear technical design and specification documents
• Contribute ideas toward all aspects of game production and development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Unreal Engine experience successfully developing gameplay systems, actors and features
• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ and UE Blueprints, with a proven ability to architect and code complex gameplay mechanics
• History of solving complex technical issues and successful UE problem solving
• Strong math skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with source control, debuggers, profilers, and other software development tools
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Passion for video games

Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy the following:

• Opportunity to work on some of the biggest AAA games in the industry
• Great work-life balance, including opportunities for work from home
• Collaborative and casual work environment
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, PTO, medical, dental and vision

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