Game Programmer (Remote)

🚀 The Role

This position offers an unique opportunity to shape a new mobile game from its early prototyping stages within an agile start up environment. You will become part of a very small core team working together to bring the creative vision to life.

As one of our first Game Programmers, you'll have the rare opportunity to pioneer innovative gameplay systems for mobile and cross-platform gaming, and make significant impact on a new company from its earliest stages!

💼 Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the founder to shape the direction of the gameplay

  • Prototype, iterate, and create engaging player experiences

  • Build gameplay systems, player interactions, and UI features using Unreal Engine 5

  • Work flexibly between Unreal blueprints and C++

  • Write clean and scalable C++ code, with an understanding of how to optimize for different platforms, or a willingness to learn mobile-specific optimizations

  • Build and extend core game systems in a modular way that can be adapted for single or multiplayer experiences

  • Share knowledge of your Unreal and C++ expertise and best practices with the engine

🔧 Who We Are Looking For

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

  • 3+ years experience in professional software development, preferably having contributed to at least one shipped game

  • Experience with C++ programming

  • Familiarity with game engines and a willingness to learn Unreal (previous experience with Unreal is a big plus!)

  • Ability to break down features into tasks and work independently

  • Ability to think outside the box and adapt gameplay systems across different platforms

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid changes in priorities

🍦 Nice to Have

  • Experience in Unreal Engine and utilizing both blueprints and C++ to build gameplay systems

  • Experience shipping mobile, multiplayer, cross platform or live service games

  • Experience debugging mobile or platform-specific issues, and/or have familiarity with Swift (iOS) or Java (Android)

  • Experience with or interest in graphics programming

🌟 What We Offer

  • Chance to shape the game and the company culture from the very beginning

  • Work with cutting-edge technology on a unique, high ambition project

  • Fully remote position with flexible work hours

  • Comprehensive compensation with potential for equity

  • Accelerated learning and growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment

🌍 International Applications

We welcome applicants from all over the world and are committed to hiring the best person for the job, regardless of their location.

🎉 Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process typically involves an initial chat, a technical assignment and interview, and discussions with the founder. Your time is valuable, and we aim to make this process as efficient and informative as possible for you.

⭐ Application

As an early-stage startup, we're looking for team members who are excited about building something from scratch. If you're ready for the challenges and rewards of joining a small, ambitious team at the beginning of its journey, we want to hear from you!

Send an email to careers@redlygames.com with:

  • CV

  • LinkedIn, Github, personal site, etc. (optional)

Let's create something amazing together!