Gameplay Engineer

Job#: 3054880

Job Description:

Gameplay Engineer

Location: United States (Remote)

Work Type: Contract

Our team is looking for two experienced Gameplay Engineers to support a growing workload on a multiplayer game project. These engineers will take ownership of major gameplay and systems initiatives, working across gameplay, backend, and data-driven systems within Unreal Engine. This is an opportunity to build and own features from concept through implementation while partnering with a highly collaborative engineering team.

• Design, develop, and maintain gameplay systems using Unreal Engine and C++.
• Own features and systems from architecture through delivery.
• Build scalable, data-driven gameplay and backend systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality player experiences.
• Contribute to multiplayer gameplay development and networked systems.
• Drive technical solutions and help shape the overall implementation strategy for key game features.
• Ensure systems are maintainable, performant, and aligned with project goals.

• 5-10 years of professional game development experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Experience with the standard Unreal Engine technology stack.
• Proven ability to design and implement data-driven systems.
• Experience building systems from the ground up, including architecture, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience developing multiplayer games.
• Shipped or supported AAA or AA game titles.
• Strong generalist engineering background with the ability to work across multiple areas of development.

• Experience with Gameplay Ability System (GAS) is highly desirable for a Gameplay/Character Engineer focus.
• Strong experience building scalable systems and services is preferred for a Systems/Backend Engineer focus

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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