Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company Description

Gameloft Brisbane, part of the global Gameloft family, opened in 2014 and since then has released Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little Pony Mane Merge, and multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail™. In 2022, Gameloft Brisbane was announced as the winner of the coveted ‘Studio of the Year’ at the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs).

We believe the keys to success are a great studio culture and finding a balance in everything we do, whether it's working with great people on exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle of Queensland Australia.

We're setting our sights on an exciting new direction in game development, embracing the challenges and opportunities of cross-platform innovation. As pioneers in leading Brisbane's game development landscape, we're dedicated to crafting immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms. As we venture into this exciting phase, we're also expanding our talented team to bring to life a range of unannounced projects.

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you'll join a highly collaborative and talented team, responsible for prototyping and developing new games across multiple platforms, working with well-known IPs.

Responsibilities

• Create gameplay features in our new and exciting projects.
• Work closely and collaboratively with designers to create detailed feature specifications.
• Take ownership of gameplay features implementation.
• Design and implement innovative solutions to solve creative and technical challenges.
• Write clean, robust and reusable code and create documentation where required; debug, diagnose and fix code issues.
• Rapidly prototype and write final code.
• Independently use documentation and guides to complete work or overcome impediments.
• Take active role in providing time estimates and task breakdowns.
• Provide feedback to other programmers and mentor junior programmers as appropriate.
  
  

Qualifications

• Computer Science or similar degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in games development.
• Solid understanding of modern C++; experience with C# and Python is advantageous.
• Experience with commercial game engines, preferably Unreal Engine.
• Experience with a modern source version-control system (Git, Subversion or Perforce).
• Effective communicator with great interpersonal skills.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive relocation package for successful candidates.
• Flexible work model to support work-life balance.
• Learning and development programs to foster professional growth.
• Private Health Insurance and fitness subsidies.
• Relaxation space with massage chair.
• Employee mental health assistance.
• Additional leave including birthday, Christmas, and women's health leave.
• Free coffee, daily snacks, and light breakfast.
• Social Friday drinks with friendly game tournaments.
• Spectacular roof-top terrace with river views and a game room.
• Referral program with generous bonuses.
• Awesome Gameloft-themed merch.
• Studio Mascot - Mr. Hendricks, our friendly Dachshund who protects our studio.
  
  

Additional Information

We can’t wait to find our next great talent!

Please submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio (if applicable)

Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.