Gameplay Tools Engineer

Gardens

. Create custom Unreal Engine tools supporting teams across the studio .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating custom tools within Unreal Engine, focusing on collaboration with stakeholders to enhance content creation workflows. Proficient in C++ development and familiar with audio middleware, VFX systems, and optimizing game performance.

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Unreal Engine Tool DevelopmentC++ ProgrammingWwise Audio MiddlewareCollaboration with VFX SystemsGame Systems Optimization

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Hard Skills

Unreal EngineC++Game Tool DevelopmentPerformance ProfilingContent CreationIteration WorkflowsTechnical ArchitectureDiagnostics SystemsAudio MiddlewareVFX Systems

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStrong CollaborationIndependent Judgment

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentMultiplayer TitlesContent ProductionStakeholder EngagementDevelopment Friction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create custom Unreal Engine tools supporting teams across the studio
Partner with stakeholders to understand iteration workflows and author bespoke C++ tools within the Unreal editor and in-game environments
Craft tools supporting art, audio, and design in efficient content creation, iteration, and analysis
Build features that reduce manual effort and accelerate workflows
Playtest regularly with the team to understand creative spaces and better support development
Own technical architecture and implementation of multiple tools and supporting systems across the game
Improve iteration throughput in partnership with stakeholders and production
Collaborate with audio, VFX, and design stakeholders to create scalable content-production solutions
Act as a technical bridge between gameplay and backend engineering teams for analysis and diagnostics systems
Assist with identifying and triaging issues in game systems, collaborating on solutions and reducing development friction
Report to the Lead Gameplay Engineer and collaborate with gameplay engineers and other disciplines

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience building game tools across one or more projects
Experience building customized tools via the Unreal editor’s extension mechanisms
Familiarity with Wwise or similar audio middleware
Experience working closely with VFX systems and artists
Clear communication, strong collaboration, and judgment to work independently, recognize constraints, and seek support when needed
Previous experience on shipped multiplayer titles using Unreal Engine (nice to have)
Prior experience owning decision-making and implementations of significant portions of a tools ecosystem of a game or engine (nice to have)
Experience profiling and optimizing gameplay, engine, or infrastructure systems for large-scale content (nice to have)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada
Applicants must be willing to work within North American time zones (EST–PST)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% for individuals, 90% for dependents)
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Additional benefits
401(k) contributions (U.S.) / RRSP + DPSP contributions (Canada)
Paid parental leave
Fully distributed remote studio across North American time zones