Gameplay Programmer (Unreal)

What to Expect

You will be working on Backrooms: Escape Together, a fully procedural multiplayer exploration/survival horror game built in UE5. Backrooms: Escape Together currently sits in the top 100 of Steam's best-selling games and is rapidly climbing; We need passionate developers who share our mission of delivering unforgettable multiplayer experiences.

Your role will be to program procedurally generated levels using our existing tooling in C++, along with programming engaging gameplay systems to fit in the levels. With a large community of users, you'll have opportunities to improve your work based on the feedback and data you've collected to help create measurable success. Each content release will further B.E.T. as an incomparable grand journey with friends.

About Triiodide

We are searching for like-minded people to build out our world-class Unreal Engine 5 team. We are a lean startup that is currently a blend of remote and on-site. We believe treating games as products rather than entertainment delivers better value to a diverse set of players. If you want to get in on the ground floor of something big and are excited to be a key driver of future growth, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do

Develop procedurally generated levels and gameplay systems in C++

Own and maintain polished features that are shipped to a player base of millions

Work closely with other developers on projects ranging from small bug fixes to large features

Participate in code reviews and design discussions - Identify performance bottlenecks or structural issues and optimize code as needed

Assist in tracking down and patching bugs reported by users or identified through internal testing What You'll Bring

3+ years of industry experience as a game developer or relevant software developer

Strong C++ and Unreal Engine skills

Strong understanding of multiplayer networking in Unreal Engine and GAS

Strong Product Sense

Highly Adaptable and experience working in smaller teams

Perforce, SVN, Git LFS, or similar version control experience

Experience in maintaining large codebases/systems while ensuring it's scalable, robust, and efficient

Excellent communication skills and very detail oriented

Comfortability in wearing "many hats" as a developer and working through a vast assortment of challenges

Ability to work independently and a desire to problem solve

Willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with a team

Degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Gameplay Programming or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience Nice to Haves

Previous experience in working in a startup

Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 and its new features

Experience in creating procedurally generated levels

Low-level knowledge of Unreal Engine networking

A portfolio that demonstrates a keen eye for detail and the ability to create maintainable, high-quality code

Expected Compensation

$120,000 - $180,000 (including cash bonuses) + stock awards

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.