Gameplay Programmer Job at RaceWard Studio (Milan)

Senior Gameplay Programmer

We’re looking for an experienced Gameplay Programmer to join us on Clash Royale!...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

Supercell

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional experience of at least 4 years using C++ in large codebases
Strong background in game development – mobile, console, or PC
Comfortable working with and improving existing code
Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Ability to write efficient, performance-aware code
A genuine interest in games and player-focused design
Proactive in identifying problems and working toward solutions

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to prototype and implement gameplay mechanics
Improve and maintain core gameplay systems to support ongoing development and live updates
Support tools and workflows that help the team move faster and with more confidence
Contribute across multiple areas, including gameplay logic, AI, UI, and visual feedback
Bring thoughtful ideas and solutions to gameplay and technical challenges

Fulltime

Experienced Gameplay Programmer

We’re excited to welcome an Experienced Gameplay Programmer to our team for an u...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford; Warwick

Salary:

Not provided

Rebellion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer, with hands-on experience working on at least one shipped console or PC title
Strong C++ programming skills
Proven experience implementing or supporting animation systems in gameplay
A genuine passion for games, animation, and making experiences feel as good as they possibly can
Experience working on shooters, action, or melee-focused games is a bonus
Familiarity with animation state machines, blend trees, or animation-driven gameplay logic

Job Responsibility

Act as the primary gameplay contact for the animation team, supporting the implementation of animations for players, enemies/NPCs, and interactive objects
Design, implement, and iterate on animation-driven gameplay systems such as movement, traversal, combat, and interactions
Collaborate closely with Animation, Design, and Tech to refine responsiveness, timing, and game feel through iteration and playtesting
Take ownership of animation-focused gameplay features, identifying areas for improvement and proactively driving quality forward
Implement, extend, and optimise gameplay code, working within a large, existing codebase
Debug complex gameplay and animation issues, balancing visual quality, performance, and production constraints
Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and team discussions, helping maintain a high standard of code quality

What we offer

22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service)
Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
Enhanced Family Leave
Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
Enhanced Pension Scheme
EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events
relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support
free parking at the studio

Fulltime

Senior Gameplay Programmer

We’re excited to welcome a Senior Gameplay Programmer to our team for an unannou...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford; Warwick

Salary:

Not provided

Rebellion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer, with hands-on experience working on at least one shipped console or PC title
Excellent C++ programming skills
Proven experience implementing or supporting animation systems in gameplay
A genuine passion for games, animation, and making experiences feel as good as they possibly can
Experience working on shooters, action, or melee-focused games is a bonus
Familiarity with animation state machines, blend trees, or animation-driven gameplay logic

Job Responsibility

Act as the primary gameplay contact for the animation team, supporting the implementation of animations for players, enemies/NPCs, and interactive objects
Design, implement, and iterate on animation-driven gameplay systems such as movement, traversal, combat, and interactions
Collaborate closely with Animation, Design, and Tech to refine responsiveness, timing, and game feel through iteration and playtesting
Take ownership of animation-focused gameplay features, identifying areas for improvement and proactively driving quality forward
Implement, extend, and optimise gameplay code, working within a large, existing codebase
Debug complex gameplay and animation issues, balancing visual quality, performance, and production constraints
Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and team discussions, helping maintain a high standard of code quality

What we offer

22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service)
Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
Enhanced Family Leave
Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
Enhanced Pension Scheme
EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events
relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support

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

New

Lead Level Scripter

DON’T NOD Montréal is looking for a Lead Level Scripter to work on our next proj...

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

New

Game Designer

no-pact is looking for creative, well organized and enthusiastic Game Designers!

Location

Salary:

Not provided

no-pact

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Balanced approach with both creativity and analytical thinking
Knowledge of game design fundamentals
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Turkish and English
Passion for games

Job Responsibility

Create new game ideas and gameplay mechanics
Design various game elements such as the core gameplay, meta gameplay and monetization
Work closely with a team of programmers and artists to turn your design into reality
Define the analytics approach to collect meaningful gameplay data
Analyze gameplay data to gain a better understanding of the player experience
Iterate on the game elements to improve the player experience
Analyze games to identify best (and worst) practices and share them with the team

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

Senior Gameplay Animator

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically accl...

Location

United States , Santa Monica

Salary:

139000.00 - 173800.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game as a Senior Gameplay Animator (or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the video game industry
Expertise in systemic gameplay animation
Mastery of both motion capture and keyframe character animation as showcased by your strong animation reel
General technical knowledge of animation technologies, including state machines, blend trees, and motion matching
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game design principles and player experience
Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to peers
Proven experience planning, setting up, and directing motion capture shoots independently and efficiently
Must be comfortable using a script editor
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to challenges

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality animation content in Maya and ensure proper implementation in our game engine
Serve as a positive role model through exemplary demeanor, ability, proactivity, communication, and productivity
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to create new exciting, mind-blowing systemic animations
Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
Direct and participate in motion capture shoots
Learn and master Naughty Dog’s unique gameplay systems
Work with game systems, adhering to efficient and effective practices
Utilize engine debug tools to identify and resolve gameplay issues in collaboration with designers and programmers
Partner with animation leadership to define and uphold the style and quality bar for in-game animations
Provide constructive feedback to improve internal technologies and artistic workflows

Fulltime

Gameplay Programmer

RaceWard Studio

Location:
Italy , Milan

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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