Game Play Engineer Job at Onebrief

Associate Lead Engine Programmer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Canada , Quebec

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

Gameplay Designer

We’re seeking a Gameplay Designer for our upcoming titles. The Gameplay Designer...

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

Not provided

RaceWard Studio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong passion for making and playing games
Shipped at least 1 game in design role
Experience working in cross-discipline teams with programmers, artists and animators
Has been responsible of developing entire gameplay features from start to finish
Self-motivated and proactive with a dedication to improving your craft
Proficient in English, both spoken and written

Job Responsibility

Work closely with Design Leadership
Take ownership of designing, prototyping, and implementing various gameplay features and driving them from the paper to the final quality
Create designs, documentation, specifications, and mockups to demonstrate your ideas to the team
Work closely with programmers, artists, animators and audio designers on delivering the best possible results for your features
Collaborate with other designers and design leads on the given features

What we offer

A modern and relaxed studio atmosphere
A chance to work with an international team
Coffee, snacks and drinks at the office dispensers, and daily meal vouchers
Healthcare
Yearly Vouchers for goods or services, including discounts on the purchase of video games
1-to-1 dedicated courses to improve personal skills (e.g. English language, soft skills or specific technical courses according to the needs of the team)
Company Events (dinners, cultural and team building trips)
Regular check-ups 1-to-1 with your manager and HR to assess performance, progress, difficulties, and periodic climate analyses
Career development: structured salary review process and individual growth path
Smart working policy to promote work-life balance

Fulltime

Associate Engine Lead Programmer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Poland; Spain , Warsaw; Barcelona

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

Lead Level Scripter

DONTNOD Studios is looking for a Lead Level Scripter to work on our next project...

Location

Canada , Montréal

Salary:

Not provided

DONTNOD Montréal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the video game industry as a Level Scripter or similar position
3+ years of experience successfully managing a team of Designers or Level Scripters
Experience working on at least two full production cycles of published video games
Proven experience with Unreal Engine 5 and good knowledge of Blueprint
Strong rigor, analytical mindset, a good capability to react to an iterating environment and being flexible to change
Tech savvy with basic knowledge on programming and/or technical constraints in the video game industry
Proficient in communicating, collaborating and presenting with the different team members
Experience in working through all the design spectrum (game, level and tech design) using visual scripting tools
Fluent in adventure games which have strong narrative, dialogue and storytelling components
A strong flair for scene orchestration & pacing, animation scripting, character/AI routines in order for to create content that feels alive and reactive

Job Responsibility

Ensure the game levels are scripted and built according to the creative briefs, while respecting the technical constraints and game intention pillars
Build the design content creation workflows, tools and pipelines in collaboration with other departments
Define content creation best-practices, provide guidance, give creative and scripting feedback, and coordinate with other departments when needed
Follow-up on feedback from Directors, Narrative Designer, playtests and analytics with Level Scripters: implementation, discussions, compromises, etc.
Oversee the creation of prototypes in collaboration with programmers to test and refine gameplay mechanics
Collaborate with programmers to build the technical roadmap: help bridge the gap between technical and creative, and support in defining priorities needed for design objectives
Ensure the levels feel alive, natural, exciting and immersive: focus on the orchestration, animation scripting, characters/AI routines, pacing of the scripted events, etc.
Create and maintain documentation throughout the development process that outlines the scripting tools, implementation best-practices and technical specifications
Support the Level Scripters to translate design intent into gameplay logic
Play content regularly to ensure that it meets the desired quality, design standards, and stability requirements

What we offer

Flexibility
Generous holiday bank
Time off
Training and career development support
Personalized Lifestyle spending account
Insurance and virtual healthcare coverage as of Day 1
Annual bank of 40 hours of menstrual leave
Partial refund of transport fees (OPUS, BIXI and parking)
Access to gym and fitness classes as well as a multi-sports field in summer which turns into an ice rink in winter
Referral bonus

Fulltime

Senior Backend Engineer

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences th...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in game development and having worked on at least two game titles in a commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile) games, casino apps or similar
Experience releasing at least two backend services with a large number of concurrent users
Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin
experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable
Experience with cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous
Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform
Ability to independently create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc
Ability to discuss technical and production matters
Excellent time management and ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc.
Work with the team lead and stakeholders to estimate and prioritise work
Work alongside peers to iterate on solutions that fit requirements
Keep the project lead and producer apprised of revised estimates and delivery times
Champion and maintain high standards and process: tests, CI/CD, documentation
Help and support team members in day-to-day work
Understand, maintain and expand existing code and develop new features or systems

What we offer

Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life
Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported
Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family
Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about
Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance
Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career

Fulltime

New

Director of Product

The Director of Product for Jackpot Party, an industry leader in the Social Casi...

Location

United States , Cedar Falls

Salary:

Not provided

SciPlay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Game Design, or a related field
8+ years of product management experience in gaming, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of delivering successful product strategies in the Social Casino or free-to-play gaming industry
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with expertise in using data to drive decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to align stakeholders and foster collaboration
Deep understanding of player behavior, retention mechanics, and monetization strategies in free-to-play games
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, UX Design, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Vision Communication & Delivery: Clearly articulate and continuously reinforce the product vision across all levels of the organization
Strategic Product Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to define a long-term product strategy
Cross-Functional Influence & Alignment: Build strong, collaborative relationships with Game Economy, Analytics, Engineering, Art, Production, and QA
Own the Product Roadmap: Define, prioritize, and maintain the strategic roadmap
Execution & Operational Alignment: Ensure that roadmap commitments are feasible and aligned with development capacity
Player-First Mindset: Champion player experience
Feature Quality & Implementation Oversight: Work closely with Engineering, Art, and UX to ensure features meet product intent
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Collaborate with Analytics and Game Economy to define hypotheses, design experiments, validate results, and iterate
Market & Competitive Insights: Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and genre evolution
Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and grow the Product Management team

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Annual bonuses, matching 401k
Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games
Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week
Paid Family Leave
Paid Volunteer Time
Annual 2-night company retreat

Fulltime

New

Game Designer

Miniclip is looking for a to join our Lisbon (PT) Studio. This is an exciting ro...

Location

Portugal , Lisbon

Salary:

Not provided

Miniclip

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in systems design, economy design, monetisation design, and LiveOps on free-to-play mobile games (scope and ownership level appropriate for mid → senior)
Strong understanding of complex economies (multi-currency, progression, rewards, sinks/sources) and how to balance them over time
Solid knowledge of mobile F2P design techniques to drive engagement, retention, and monetisation
Comfortable working with game analytics and turning data into actionable design decisions (including experiment-driven iteration)
Strong grasp of mobile user experience and ability to empathise with different player types and motivations
Creative problem solver with the ability to design clear, scalable systems and communicate them through high-quality documentation
Self-critical and iterative mindset: able to evaluate trade-offs, improve solutions, and collaborate effectively
High personal standards and attention to detail
consistently produces thoughtful, high-quality design proposals
Self-motivated and well-organized, capable of managing workload effectively and delivering to tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Own and evolve core economy & progression systems (sources/sinks, pacing, balancing, inflation control, multi-currency setups)
Build and iterate LiveOps systems (event structures, calendars, reward tracks, recurring loops) that drive engagement, retention, and monetisation
Use analytics and experimentation to guide design decisions (KPIs, cohorts, player segmentation, A/B tests, post-release tuning)
Collaborate across disciplines (Product, Analytics, Engineering, Art, QA) to take systems from concept to implementation and live iteration
Contribute to product planning across the lifecycle: prototyping, production and live operations - delivering high-impact updates and improvements to live titles
Help identify and deconstruct new market opportunities and player needs, staying at the cutting edge of mobile F2P design
Partner with Engineering to ensure systems are robust, configurable, and LiveOps-friendly (tooling, remote config/tuning, live iteration support)
Work closely with Product and Analytics to define hypotheses, interpret results, and translate insights into design actions
Present and articulate designs clearly, aligning teams around goals, constraints, and trade-offs
Support the wider team with subject-matter expertise in F2P economy, systems, LiveOps and monetisation design

Expert Level Designer (Single Player)

Your mission is to develop, implement and tune player-first experiences that wil...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

147000.00 - 186000.00 CAD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in the games industry working in a level design capacity
At least 3 shipped title in the AAA console / PC space
Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism
Strong understanding of geometry building, flow, and layout
Ability to lead by example
Impressive communication skills
Solid understanding of level design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends
Strong problem-solving skills
Hunger for gaming (especially online) with a broad range of game experience
Open to working in / relocating to Toronto

Job Responsibility

Develop, implement and tune player-first experiences
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators
Research subject matter relating to the design objective
Be a proactive self-starter that can independently implement high-level direction
Clearly and effectively pitch designs and features using multimedia tools
Work in Radiant to create play-spaces
Mentor fellow Designers
Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and prioritized feedback
Work with other teams to ensure level requirements and plans are understood
Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process spanning all facets of the game

What we offer

Incentive compensation
Benefits

Fulltime

Game Play Engineer

Onebrief

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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