Job description
Join NebulaForge Interactive, a vibrant Seattle-based studio crafting expansive, player-first experiences. We’re seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to shape core gameplay systems across Unreal Engine and Unity.
As a key technical contributor, you’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and tools engineers to deliver responsive, scalable, and expressive gameplay. You’ll own feature development from prototyping to ship, mentor junior engineers, and help optimize performance on PC and console.
Ideal candidates are hands-on, collaborative, and obsessed with code quality, testing, and the art of creating engaging experiences.
Responsibility
- Own the design, implementation, and iteration of core gameplay systems across Unreal Engine and Unity.
- Collaborate with designers to translate gameplay visions into robust, maintainable code.
- Profile, optimize, and port features for multiple platforms with a focus on frame rate and stability.
- Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and contribute to best practices in software quality.
- Develop reusable systems, tools, and pipelines that accelerate product delivery.
- Work closely with art and audio teams to integrate assets and ensure polish.
- Prototype innovative mechanics and iterate quickly based on playtesting feedback.
- Contribute to AI, physics, and animation systems to deliver compelling player experiences.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Game Development, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional game development with shipped titles.
- Strong C++ and C# proficiency; deep experience with Unreal Engine and/or Unity.
- Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize gameplay systems.
- Excellent math skills (linear algebra, physics) and problem-solving ability.
- Experience with profiling and optimization tools, multi-platform deployment, and debugging.
- Collaborative, proactive communicator with a growth mindset and mentoring skills.