Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer - UGC

NBC Universal
Montreal
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Debugging","Optimization"]

Build scalable gameplay systems for an ambitious AAA platform in Unreal Engine 5, supporting systemic gameplay, multiplayer experiences, and user-generated content (UGC). Work within the Gameplay Systems team alongside lead programmers, architects, designers, AI/gameplay engineers, and technical directors to develop robust frameworks, features, and creator-facing tools. Design and productionize traversal, combat, vehicles, AI interactions, environmental systems, and player-driven mechanics with clean, performant code.

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NBC Universal
NBC Universal
2 months ago

Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer - UGC

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Job Summary

Build scalable gameplay systems for an ambitious AAA platform in Unreal Engine 5, supporting systemic gameplay, multiplayer experiences, and user-generated content (UGC). Work within the Gameplay Systems team alongside lead programmers, architects, designers, AI/gameplay engineers, and technical directors to develop robust frameworks, features, and creator-facing tools. Design and productionize traversal, combat, vehicles, AI interactions, environmental systems, and player-driven mechanics with clean, performant code.
Location: Montreal
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and maintain scalable gameplay systems and frameworks in Unreal Engine 5.
  • •Develop gameplay features for systemic player interaction, emergent gameplay, and dynamic world responsiveness.
  • •Build systems for traversal, combat, vehicles, AI interactions, environmental systems, and player-driven mechanics.
  • •Contribute to frameworks and workflows supporting UGC, creator-facing systems, and extensible gameplay logic.
  • •Support multiplayer implementation, including networking, replication, and gameplay state synchronization.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of professional gameplay programming experience in game development.
  • •Strong proficiency in C++ and gameplay systems development.
  • •Solid hands-on experience with Unreal Engine gameplay frameworks and systems.
  • •Experience contributing to at least one shipped game title, preferably AAA.
  • •Strong understanding of gameplay architecture, modular systems design, and software engineering best practices.
Experience:Game developmentAAA gamesUnreal EngineMultiplayerUser-generated content (UGC)Live-service
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingDebuggingOptimization
Languages:English
Tech Stack:C++Unreal Engine 5Unreal Engine

Company Brief

NBC Universal
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, news, sports and streaming content, and operating theme parks and consumer experiences across a portfolio of well-known brands including NBC, Universal Pictures and Peacock.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2004
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