Bloober Team

Senior Gameplay Programmer (Horror Games)

In short

Senior Gameplay Programmer role at a horror-game studio, maintaining and extending the gameplay codebase while prototyping new gameplay systems in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and C++. Requires 5+ years of UE experience, a shipped AA/AAA UE title in a similar role, and hands-on expertise with Gameplay Ability System (GAS) and UE animation systems. Remote, contract position supporting AI and Tools departments on gameplay-system problems.

Description
Bloober Team is a game dev studio run by actual gamers, working on exciting new projects that all share its unique horror-infused DNA.
Responsibilities
•Overseeing and maintaining overall gameplay code base and maintaining gameplay features
•Prototyping and implementing gameplay systems
•Supporting other departments such as AI or Tools
•Solving problems with gameplay systems
•R&D - being up to date with the latest technology and trends when it comes to gameplay systems
Required Skills
•At least 5 years of experience working with UE4 or UE5 or equivalent
•Experience in prototyping and implementing gameplay systems
•Experience working on an UE-based AA/AAA title in a similar position
•Extensive knowledge of C++
•Experience working with GAS (Gameplay Ability System)
•Familiarity with UE animation systems
•Extensive knowledge of gameplay design patterns in UE5
•Self-reliance when it comes to solving problems
•Good communication skills
Nice to Have
•Experience of working with console development in the past (PS5/XSX)
•Experience in optimizing code for consoles (PS5/XSX)
•Experience with decision making systems other than Behaviour Trees
•Experience with variety of approaches to characters animation systems
•Experience in scripting in languages such as C# / Python
•Good understanding of World Partition
What We Offer
•Remote-friendly options: flexibility to contribute your best work from wherever you thrive
•Inclusive culture: a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered
•Solid foundation: a financially stable company with a clear vision, investing heavily in the team and projects
•Passionate team: dedicated individuals who share your love for creating compelling horror experiences

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