Advanced Gameplay Programmer

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Design, develop, maintain and debug gameplay architecture and player-experience systems .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in C++ programming and gameplay/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 initiatives.

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C++ ProgrammingGameplay And AI Software ArchitectureUnreal Engine 53D MathematicsOptimization And Debugging

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingGameplay And AI Software Architecture3D MathematicsOptimization SkillsDebugging SkillsData StructuresAlgorithmsMultithreaded ProgrammingObject-Oriented DesignAnimation Technical Constraints

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationSelf-ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine 5PerforceJIRABug-Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

AAA TitlesVideo Game IndustryGameplay ArchitecturePlayer-Experience SystemsNPC BehaviorsLive-Production MaintenanceTechnical DocumentationContinuous ImprovementPlaytest FeedbackTechnical Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, maintain and debug gameplay architecture and player-experience systems
Design, develop, maintain and debug game AI systems, including NPC behaviors, navigation, decision-making and encounter integration
Analyze and optimize gameplay and AI performance through profiling, CPU/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 debug tooling and validation
Propose durable technical approaches for live-production maintenance
Identify dependencies across teams, systems and features and align Production and disciplines
Adjust polish levels based on project phase and quality targets
Leverage QA and playtest feedback
Participate in code reviews and gameplay/AI milestone technical validation
Champion code excellence and mentor teammates on gameplay and AI practices
Produce technical documentation, architecture notes and content integration guides
Maintain technology watch on the engine and gameplay/AI practices
Promote good practices and contribute to continuous improvement of high-performance software

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of C++ programming experience in the video game industry
Contributed to at least two AAA titles, including one shipped console/PC release
Strong mastery of C++ fundamentals: object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, templates and multithreaded programming
Strong experience in gameplay and AI software architecture
Experience in large-scale programming for consoles and PC across the full cycle, including post-launch DLC and title updates
Optimization and debugging skills on PC and consoles
Strong 3D mathematics skills: linear algebra, trigonometry, vectors/matrices and quaternions
Understanding of animation technical constraints
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 for gameplay and AI integration, including gameplay framework, State Trees, EQS, navigation and gameplay feature integration
Knowledge of Perforce, JIRA and bug-tracking tools
Clear written and verbal communication with design and programming teams
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to prioritize work with Production and self-manage execution
Ability to drive ambiguous technical topics forward with Design and Production
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 to explore and grow into your best selves
Equal opportunity employment
Application and recruitment accommodations for qualified candidates with disabilities