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Gameplay Programmer

Job in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85003, USA
Listing for: StarCruiser Studio
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Game & 3D/XR Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are looking for a Gameplay Programmer to build and refine the player-facing experience in our upcoming projects. You will focus on movement, combat, abilities, interactions, camera behavior, feedback systems, and gameplay polish. This role is open on a part-time or full-time basis depending on experience, availability, and project fit. The listed compensation range reflects full-time annualized base pay; part-time engagements would be prorated based on expected hours and scope.

Responsibilities
  • Implement and polish player movement, controls, camera systems, and combat interactions
  • Build gameplay features such as abilities, weapons, feedback systems, and core player mechanics
  • Collaborate with design to prototype, evaluate, and iterate on gameplay concepts
  • Support enemy interactions, encounter logic, and systems that affect the player experience
  • Tune and refine responsiveness, pacing, and moment-to-moment gameplay quality
  • Identify and resolve bugs, edge cases, and implementation issues affecting gameplay stability
  • Optimize gameplay code for smooth performance across target platforms
  • Help establish maintainable patterns and standards for gameplay implementation
Requirements
  • 4+ years of professional gameplay programming experience on commercial game projects
  • Strong C# programming skills and solid gameplay architecture judgment
  • Deep experience implementing responsive player controls, combat systems, and interactions in Unity
  • Strong understanding of game feel, timing, input responsiveness, and moment-to-moment polish
  • Experience working with animation systems, state machines, cameras, and feedback-driven gameplay
  • Experience shipping at least one commercial action, shooter, or mechanics-heavy game
  • Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills
  • Ability to collaborate closely with designers and translate gameplay goals into polished implementation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Availability for reasonable overlap with U.S. working hours
What We Offer
  • Competitive U.S.

    -market compensation with part-time or full-time flexibility
  • Remote-first role with preference for candidates based in the United States
  • Flexible working schedule with shared core collaboration hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time U.S. team members
  • 401(k) or retirement support for eligible full-time U.S. team members
  • Paid time off and company holidays for eligible full-time team members
  • Home office and equipment support for eligible team members
  • Professional development budget for tools, courses, and approved industry learning
  • Opportunity to define gameplay quality and standards on original studio projects
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