Senior Gameplay Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate deeply with design to implement, iterate, and polish core gameplay systems, focusing on movement, feel, and player responsiveness.
• Act as the primary driver for relevant gameplay systems to ensure a satisfying and immersive player experience.
• Build and iterate on prototypes quickly to test and refine gameplay ideas.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and tools for designers and fellow engineers.
• Contribute to code quality, performance optimization, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance and code reviews.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in gameplay engineering with at least one shipped title.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and deep familiarity with Unreal Engine systems.
• Significant experience working with UE4 and/or UE5.
• Deep understanding of player-centric gameplay systems and a passion for crafting joyful player experiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with designers to interpret and expand design intent through code.
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Raleigh, NC, for onsite collaboration.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience growing and maintaining a live service game.
• Previous experience working at a startup or on early-stage projects.

About the Company

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The studio’s projects include Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All at Once and major franchises like Avengers and Extraction. With the addition of Donald Mustard, former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games, AGBO is expanding into immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media, building the future of storytelling.