Senior Gameplay Engineer (Unreal Engine)

We are a dynamic video game startup based in Cambridge, UK, dedicated to creating immersive and innovative multiplayer gaming experiences. Our team consists of passionate professionals who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in gaming. We are seeking a talented Gameplay Engineer to join our team and help us develop and maintain our cutting-edge game technologies and systems.

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer at World Makers, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the systems that power our online games. You will work closely with our game design and engineering team to ensure that our online games push the capabilities of Unreal Engine.

This is a hybrid role. The successful applicant will be expected to spend two days per week onsite in Cambridge, UK.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of game development experience
• Strong programming background and experience with using C++
• Experience in contributing to large, complex codebases
• Experience in creating features for a networked, multiplayer, game
• Solid understanding of mathematical principles relevant to game development
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders
• Comfortable in working closely with Game Designers and/or owning large parts of the design process

Bonus Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience working with Unreal Engine
• Experience with console development
• Broad experience across multiple gameplay-adjacent systems (i.e. AI, Animation, UI)
• A passion for games as an artform