Gameplay Programmer
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ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund distribute market and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles California Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1500 game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
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Black Ember Games an all-new development team within Xsolla is looking for a Gameplay Programmer to join our team building an asymmetrical multiplayer FPS using Unreal Engine 5.
Our small internal team operates with an indie mindset fueled by our passion for games. Were a diverse lively group dedicated to exploring new ideas within genres we love to play. We enjoy a hybrid work model collaborating in our central Berlin and Novi Sad offices. Full remote is a possibility.
ABOUT YOU
As a Gameplay Programmer you will work first hand on implementing the design team vision into the game playing a crucial role in developing the feel of the game. As a team with an indie mindset we are not adherent to a stringent hierarchy and set of processes if you know a better way to do something bring that to the table discuss and set a new direction in collaboration with design and tech leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own gameplay features end-to-end identify problems collaborate and make design decisions.
- Uphold code quality and conventions: enforce standards write maintainable code verify changes and seek/offer help.
- Build with the player in mind: prioritize the end product user experience and technical vision.
- Deliver quality at a good pace: take ownership of quality (reviews bug fixing) participate in testing balance speed/quality and flag concerns early.
- Collaborate tightly with other crafts: work with design art and animation on agreed designs and resolve technical challenges.
- Communicate and manage risk: contribute ideas push back on creep/unclear specs communicate risks early and drive bug-fixing.
REQUIREMENTS
- 35 years professional game-programming; shipped at least one commercial title or a substantial live update in Unreal Engine.
- Engine fluency: UE5/UE4 production experience and day-to-day work in C (plus Blueprints for rapid iteration).
- Core gameplay delivery: Implement features from design specs iterate quickly with design/art/animation fix bugs and keep features stable.
- Performance mindset: Comfortable profiling/optimizing gameplay code; strong debugging habits
- 3Dmath fundamentals: Solid linear algebra/3D math applied to movement combat interactions.
- Collaboration & communication: Works effectively cross-discipline; can explain trade-offs and align stakeholders.
- Comfortable with source control (Perforce) and collaborative workflows.
- Operate independently on owned areas; help enforce code conventions write readable code ask for help and help others run code before pushing take some design/architecture decisions keep the player in mind and balance quality vs. speed while raising risks early and actively participating in test sessions.
- Fluent English communication (written and verbal).
- UE gameplay subsystems: Experience with GAS Mass Entity Chaos or similar gameplay frameworks.
- Multiplayer / replication: Practical experience with UE networking & replication.
- AI and Behavior: Understanding of general practices or practical knowledge with a 3rd party plugin
- Perforce/Jira/Horde; build & packaging pipeline know-how.
Preferred
Benefits:
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team so we prioritize the physical mental and emotional well-being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together were not just building a business; were cultivating a community that values creativity collaboration and the transformative power of play.
Equal Employment Statement:
Xsolla is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics pregnancy disability age marital status social background or other characteristics.
We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Mainframe Development
- Cobol
- SQL
- .NET
- C/C++
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Relational Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- C#
- Visual Studio
- Visual Basic
- Db2
About Company
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