nDreams is hiring a Principal Gameplay Programmer to define and drive the technical vision for gameplay systems within Studio Elevation. This is a senior leadership role where you will shape gameplay technology, lead strategic initiatives, and ensure high standards of quality and innovation for our projects.
What You'll Do
- Define and own the technical vision for gameplay systems.
- Act as feature owner, working across multiple tasks and stories to drive delivery end-to-end.
- Lead development of innovative, player-focused gameplay features.
- Align gameplay technology with studio strategy and leadership goals.
- Mentor and inspire programmers across all levels.
- Ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance codebases.
- Establish coding standards and technical best practices.
- Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration and represent gameplay programming in planning and reviews.
What We're Looking For
- Expert-level proficiency in gameplay programming.
- Proven strategic thinking and technical leadership skills.
- Experience shipping multiple commercial titles.
- Ability to influence and guide technical direction across teams.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.
- Passion for high-quality gameplay and player-centric experiences.
Nice to Have
- Experience working across multiple platforms.
- VR development experience.
- Prior experience in a principal, lead, or senior technical leadership role.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible hours
- Duvets days
- Birthday off
- Dedicated personal development time and support
- Regular socials
- Excellent holiday offering
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Life cover
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates based within the United Kingdom.
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