Lead Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer with strong expertise in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and gameplay systems design. This role is responsible for leading the development of core gameplay mechanics, player controls, systems architecture, and game features for a high-quality AAA game project.

You will lead a team of gameplay engineers, set technical standards, and work closely with design, animation, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable, responsive, and high-performance gameplay for mobile and browser platforms.

This is a senior leadership role with clear ownership of gameplay feel, responsiveness, and depth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gameplay Systems Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of gameplay programmers.
- Define coding standards, best practices, and gameplay architecture.
- Work closely with game designers to turn creative ideas into solid, scalable gameplay systems.

2. Core Gameplay Development
- Design, build,



and optimize gameplay mechanics, player systems, match logic, AI behaviors, and feature modules.
- Develop responsive player controls, camera systems, physics-based interactions, and gameplay frameworks.
- Create modular and reusable systems that support fast iteration and live updates.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Design, Animation, Tech Art, VFX, Engine, and QA teams.
- Integrate gameplay systems with animation blueprints, UI, networking layers, and engine-level features.
- Provide technical input during planning, prototyping, and production phases.

4. Performance, Stability & Quality
- Profile and optimize gameplay code for performance on mobile and browser platforms.
- Ensure gameplay systems are secure, scalable, and easy to maintain.
- Lead debugging efforts, performance reviews, and code quality checks throughout development.

Required Skills & Experience
- 10

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