Rocksteady Studios
Video Games
SeniorGameplaySystemsProgrammer
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“Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer at Rocksteady Studios. Skills: Gameplay systems, C++, UE5, Architecture. Implement gameplay systems. Evolve gameplay features”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver core gameplay systems; Achieve practical, high-quality outcomes; Strengthen the game over time
Industry & Context.
Solving complex technical problems; Debugging and resolve complex gameplay issues; Driving problems through to practical, high-quality outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
UE5 professional experience developing gameplay systems in C++ for shipped games, Proven ability to architect and maintain complex gameplay features with a focus on reliability, flexibility, and long-term maintainability, Excellent debugging and optimisation skills, with experience improving runtime performance, memory usage, and system stability, understanding of game technology fundamentals and how gameplay systems interact with tools, content, and engine-level systems, Effective collaborator and communicator, comfortable working closely with Design, Production, QA, and other engineering teams, Self-directed, organised, and able to take ownership of substantial areas of work with minimal guidance
Nice to Have
Experience with mission, progression, or save-system development, Experience working on large-scale or AAA games
What You'll Do.
Implement gameplay systems
Evolve gameplay features
Build gameplay architecture
Develop tools and workflows
Debug gameplay issues
Identify technical debt
Make pragmatic improvements
Contribute to engineering practices
Support production processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely across disciplines; Partner closely with Design; Communicate risks, trade-offs, opportunities; Work closely with Design, Production, QA, and other engineering teams; Collaboration with production partners
Communication Scope
Communicator; Communicating risks; Communicating trade-offs; Communicating opportunities; Clear interfaces
Process & Methodology
Estimation, Task breakdown, Backlog review
Full Job Description
**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._** **Who We Are…** When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We’re a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world. You'll own the design and delivery of core gameplay systems, solving complex technical problems with creativity and pragmatism. You'll work closely across disciplines, bringing strong technical judgment and a self-directed approach to everything you do. **Your Role Accountabilities...** * Implement and evolve core gameplay systems and features through all stages of development, from prototyping and iteration to optimisation and polish. * Build robust, scalable gameplay architecture across player-facing and underlying systems, including mission frameworks, progression, save/load flows, and core runtime infrastructure. * Partner closely with Desi
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