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 explicit ownership of gameplay feel, responsiveness, and depth.

Key Responsibilities
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.
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 quick iteration and live updates.
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.
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
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