Senior Engine Programmer

Gameloft Brisbane, part of the global Gameloft family, opened its doors in 2014 and has since delivered hits such as Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, the multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail™, and Carmen Sandiego. Our studio is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified for 2025–2026, recognising our strong culture, inclusive practices, and focus on employee well-being.

We play a pivotal role in Queensland’s economic landscape, currently employing +100 full-time staff in diverse roles—including programmers, artists, designers, producers, QA, audio specialists, management, administration, and marketing professionals.

Our studio fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation thrive, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and grow. We believe that success comes from a strong studio culture and striking the right balance—whether it’s collaborating with passionate, talented people on exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle offered by Queensland, Australia.

Employee well-being is a top priority, supported by flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, career development initiatives, and world-class facilities. We actively invest in our team’s growth through mentorship, training programs, industry events, and speaking opportunities that empower our people to shine. Looking ahead, we are setting our sights on an exciting new direction in game development. Embracing the challenges and opportunities of cross-platform innovation, we are proud to be pioneers in Brisbane’s game development landscape. As we craft immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms, we continue to expand our talented team—poised to bring a range of unannounced projects to life. Our studio is home to industry veterans and fresh talent alike, making us more equipped than ever to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engine Programmer to design, develop, and optimize the core systems that power our game technology. You will play a key role in building high-performance, scalable engine systems that support multiple projects across multiple hardware platforms.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in multiple systems and pipelines/workflows, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with gameplay programmers, artists, and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement core game agnostic engine systems & tools
• Optimize performance across CPU, GPU, disc access and memory for PC and console platforms
• Develop and maintain robust, reusable, and scalable solutions
• Collaborate with project department teams to support production needs
• Profile and debug complex performance bottlenecks
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
• Evaluate and integrate third-party middleware when appropriate
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Collaborate with other Gameloft developers around the world

What you need to succeed:

• 7+ years of professional game development experience, with at least 3+ years focused on core technology development.
• Experience shipping at least two commercial game titles.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and low-level programming concepts
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, memory management, and multithreading
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
• Experience working with modern game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity or proprietary engines).
• Proven experience optimizing performance-critical systems
• Familiarity with console development environments and constraints
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Perks & benefits:

• A flexible work model that supports work–life balance
• Subsidised car parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support career growth
• An employee referral program with generous bonuses
• Private health insurance and fitness subsidies
• Access to employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare assistance
• A dedicated relaxation space, including a massage chair
• Additional paid leave, including: Birthday leave, Christmas shutdown leave, Volunteer leave, Women’s health leave
• Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, plus daily snacks and a light breakfast
• Friday social drinks with friendly game tournaments
• A stunning rooftop terrace with river views and a games room
• Exclusive Gameloft-branded merchandise
• Our studio mascot — Mr Hendricks, the friendly Dachshund who proudly guards the studio

We can’t wait to find our next great talent!

Please submit your CV.

If you want to join a team that values its people and makes really cool games, we want to hear from you! 

Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.

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