Advanced Gameplay Programmer

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Design, develop, maintain, and debug gameplay and game AI software architecture and systems .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in C++ programming and gameplay and AI software architecture, with a strong focus on optimization, debugging, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in Unreal Engine 5 and capable of mentoring team members while driving technical discussions and decisions.

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C++ ProgrammingGameplay And AI Software ArchitectureUnreal Engine 5Optimization And Debugging3D Mathematics

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingGameplay And AI Software ArchitectureOptimization And Debugging3D MathematicsObject-Oriented DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsMultithreaded ProgrammingTechnical Animation ConstraintsGameplay Feature Integration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingTroubleshootingTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine 5PerforceJIRABug-Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

AAA TitlesVideo Game IndustryConsole DevelopmentPC DevelopmentGameplay FeaturesNPC BehaviorsPerformance ProfilingData-Driven TuningTechnical DocumentationGame AI Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, maintain, and debug gameplay and game AI software architecture and systems
Act as a key technical contributor within the gameplay team
Own gameplay and AI areas and influence architecture, scope, and technical trade-offs with Design and Production
Mentor the team and remove blockers on complex gameplay and AI topics
Build player-experience systems, including interactive mechanics, gameplay features, conditions, gameplay tags, volumes, progression, and encounters
Build game AI systems, including NPC behaviors, navigation, decision-making, and encounter integration
Analyze and optimize performance using profiling, CPU and memory budgets, time-slicing, and behavioral LOD
Collaborate with Level Design, Game Design, Art, VFX, Programming, and QA on requirements, feasibility, scope, design completeness, and technical risks
Iterate on gameplay and AI features through data-driven tuning, in-game debugging tools, and validation
Identify dependencies across teams, systems, and features, and align Production and the various disciplines
Participate in code reviews and technical validation at gameplay and AI milestones
Produce technical documentation, including TDDs, architecture notes, and content integration guides
Stay current with developments in the engine and gameplay and AI practices
Promote best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of high-performance software

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of C++ programming experience in the video game industry
Contributions to at least two AAA titles, including one shipped console or PC release
Strong command of C++ fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, templates, and multithreaded programming
Extensive experience with gameplay and AI software architecture
Experience with large-scale programming for consoles and PC across prototyping, production, delivery, and post-launch
Optimization and debugging skills on PC and consoles
Strong 3D mathematics skills, including linear algebra, trigonometry, vectors, matrices, and quaternions
Understanding of technical animation constraints
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including the gameplay framework, State Trees, EQS, navigation, and gameplay feature integration
Knowledge of Perforce, JIRA, and bug-tracking tools
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and transparently, both in writing and verbally
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to prioritize work with Production and independently manage execution
Ability to drive ambiguous technical topics forward
Ability to guide less experienced team members and collaborate with internal and external resources
Passion for video games

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career-defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools for professional growth and development
Equal opportunity employment
Application and recruitment accommodations for qualified candidates with disabilities