Job Specifications
About Us
Segritude Games was established in May 2023 based In Oxfordshire, our growing team brings together various skills and expertise, working collectively to develop a game that stands out in the industry.
We offer a flexible contract agreement requiring a minimum of contracted hours per week. We are actively pursuing investment and funding opportunities to support and pay our team based on revenue from sales or secured funding. This is a great opportunity to be part of a promising start-up.
About The Role
We are looking for a talented Gameplay Programmer to design and implement engaging gameplay systems for our open-world PvPvE survival game. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining core gameplay features such as player movement, combat, interaction systems, AI behaviours, and crafting mechanics using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
You will collaborate closely with designers, animators, and technical artists to bring gameplay concepts to life while ensuring performance, scalability, and network stability. This position requires strong proficiency in Unreal Engine, solid programming foundations, and an understanding of multiplayer gameplay logic and replication.
This is a remote contractor role offering flexible working hours. Compensation will begin once project funding is secured; all hours are tracked and documented.
Job Description
As a Gameplay Programmer, you will develop, integrate, and optimise gameplay systems that form the foundation of the player experience. You will work on player controls, combat, item interactions, AI logic, and environmental systems. This includes implementing gameplay features from design concepts, debugging complex behaviour, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure smooth system functionality.
You will also assist in expanding the game’s multiplayer features, implementing replication logic for networked gameplay, and ensuring systems remain efficient, maintainable, and scalable as the project evolves.
Why Join Us
Segritude Games is focused on building a supportive, fun work environment. We believe in enjoying the journey while putting passion and effort into the game we’re building. From game nights to creative
collaboration and daily laughs, we’ve built a culture where everyone feels welcome and appreciated.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5 using C++
Develop player movement, combat, crafting, and interaction systems
Work closely with designers and animators to ensure gameplay and animation sync correctly
Implement multiplayer replication for networked gameplay systems
Debug and optimise gameplay performance and network stability
Collaborate with the AI and systems teams to integrate enemy and world behaviours
Maintain coding standards, documentation, and project consistency
Support gameplay prototypes, testing, and iteration cycles
Ensure smooth interaction between gameplay systems and the game’s framework
Good to have:
Proven experience as a Gameplay Programmer or similar role in Unreal Engine
Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
Hands-on experience developing gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5
Understanding of network replication and multiplayer gameplay logic
Experience integrating animation, physics, or AI into gameplay systems
Ability to write clean, efficient, and reusable code
Strong debugging and optimisation skills
Excellent communication and teamwork within remote environments
Passion for gameplay mechanics, player experience, and system design
Benefits:
Flexible remote work with a creative, motivated team
Opportunity to shape the gameplay systems of a large-scale survival title
Experience building a production-ready Unreal Engine 5 project
Work directly with core designers and directors to implement gameplay vision
Freedom to experiment, prototype, and contribute new ideas
Supportive and collaborative studio environment
Future paid opportunities as project funding is secured
You can send your portfolio and CV to careers@segritude.com or apply directly through our LinkedIn page. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Discord: https://discord.gg/2VePVFGmct
Website: https://www.segritude.com/careers/
About the Company
Segritude is a UK-based game development studio focused on building strong, engaging games with clear direction and quality at their core. Our team of developers, artists, and designers works closely to create experiences that are fun to play and built with purpose. We value creativity, teamwork, and diversity bringing together people from different backgrounds to make great games. We’re growing and always open to new talent. If you’d like to be part of what we’re building, visit: www.segritude.com
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