Netflix

2 weeks ago

Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes

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Last checked: 21 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Build gameplay systems and features for Netflix Games’ in-house incubation prototypes, translating design intent into playable mechanics in Unreal Engine 5. Own end-to-end gameplay feature areas from prototype through polished, maintainable implementations using C++, Blueprints, and Gen AI. Profile, optimize, and debug for performance on TV via the cloud streaming platform, while collaborating closely with designers and other engineers through code reviews, documentation, and functional tests.

Location: Canada

Workplace: Remote

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Contribute to a rotating slate of game projects across many genres, adapting engineering approaches to fit audience and platform.
•Own multiple complex gameplay features end-to-end, delivering well-engineered, reliable, and maintainable code from prototype to polished implementation.
•Prototype gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5 by implementing design intent using C++, Blueprints, Gen AI, and custom tools.
•Profile, optimize, and debug code and content to keep prototypes performant on TV via the cloud streaming platform and other targets.
•Partner closely with designers, artists, producers, and other engineers; participate in code reviews and create documentation and functional tests.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalRetirementEquityDisabilityLife InsurancePaid LeaveFlexible Time

Key Requirements

•Proven experience prototyping and shipping two or more titles as a Gameplay Programmer/Engineer across varied genres, focused on excellent player experience.
•Strong technical knowledge in C++, optimization, math, and debugging, with extensive hands-on experience in Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint implementation skills.
•Strong gameplay and design sensibilities, partnering with designers to shape systems and articulate what makes each genre feel successful.
•Ability to develop complex features and systems end-to-end, producing reliable, maintainable code under fast iterative timelines.
•Comfort operating in a prototype-first environment where scope and direction evolve quickly, with strong communication to translate technical ideas to other disciplines.

Experience:Video games

Skills:CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityOptimizationDebugging

Tech Stack:Unreal Engine 5Unreal EngineC++BlueprintsGen AICloud streaming platformNetflix Game Controller (NGC)ProfilingDebugging

Company Brief

Netflix

Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.

Industry: Streaming Platforms

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States

Founded: 1997

Glassdoor: 4.1

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Netflix

2 weeks ago

Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 21 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Canada

Workplace: Remote

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Contribute to a rotating slate of game projects across many genres, adapting engineering approaches to fit audience and platform.
•Own multiple complex gameplay features end-to-end, delivering well-engineered, reliable, and maintainable code from prototype to polished implementation.
•Prototype gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5 by implementing design intent using C++, Blueprints, Gen AI, and custom tools.
•Profile, optimize, and debug code and content to keep prototypes performant on TV via the cloud streaming platform and other targets.
•Partner closely with designers, artists, producers, and other engineers; participate in code reviews and create documentation and functional tests.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalRetirementEquityDisabilityLife InsurancePaid LeaveFlexible Time

Key Requirements

•Proven experience prototyping and shipping two or more titles as a Gameplay Programmer/Engineer across varied genres, focused on excellent player experience.
•Strong technical knowledge in C++, optimization, math, and debugging, with extensive hands-on experience in Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint implementation skills.
•Strong gameplay and design sensibilities, partnering with designers to shape systems and articulate what makes each genre feel successful.
•Ability to develop complex features and systems end-to-end, producing reliable, maintainable code under fast iterative timelines.
•Comfort operating in a prototype-first environment where scope and direction evolve quickly, with strong communication to translate technical ideas to other disciplines.

Experience:Video games

Skills:CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityOptimizationDebugging

Tech Stack:Unreal Engine 5Unreal EngineC++BlueprintsGen AICloud streaming platformNetflix Game Controller (NGC)ProfilingDebugging

Company Brief

Netflix

Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.

Industry: Streaming Platforms

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States

Founded: 1997

Glassdoor: 4.1

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor