Game Software Engineer

Lead Gameplay Programmer

Location: Mumbai | Pune | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Chennai | Delhi | Gurgaon

About Company

DNEG is a global leader in visual effects, animation, and creative technology, now expanding into game development with a new Mumbai-based studio. The team is building an original Unreal Engine 5.5 MMO/action RPG where cutting-edge gameplay systems, multiplayer architecture, AI, and live-service technology will power a world-class player experience.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the gameplay engineering team while serving as the technical authority for Unreal Engine 5.5, C++, gameplay systems, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Design and build scalable gameplay architecture supporting combat systems, player progression, AI, networking, online services, live operations, monetization, and future game expansion.
• Mentor engineers through technical planning, architecture reviews, code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and collaborative problem solving.
• Translate gameplay and design requirements into robust technical solutions while balancing scalability, maintainability, performance, delivery timelines, and engineering quality.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, technical artists, producers, QA, and studio leadership to deliver high-quality gameplay features and technical systems.
• Drive engineering standards across gameplay programming, Unreal Engine development, optimization, multiplayer systems, tools, and production workflows.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of professional game programming experience with deep expertise in Unreal Engine and modern C++ development.
• Proven experience shipping at least one commercial 3D game for PC, console, or equivalent public gaming platform, preferably in a senior or technical leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine systems including Gameplay Ability System (GAS), AI, rendering, networking, multiplayer architecture, Epic Online Services, and live-service technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineers, conducting code reviews, mentoring teams, driving technical architecture, and collaborating across multidisciplinary game development teams.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, optimization, debugging, gameplay systems, technical trade-offs, and scalable engineering practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills within fast-paced game development environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the programming foundation for DNEG's new Mumbai game studio while building an original Unreal Engine 5.5 MMO/action RPG.
• Ownership of gameplay architecture, engineering quality, multiplayer systems, AI, online services, and technical direction for a next-generation game project.
• Collaboration with experienced designers, artists, gameplay engineers, technical leaders, and production teams within one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies.
• High-ownership environment where technical excellence, innovation, mentorship, and collaborative game development define success.

Hiring Process

Round 1: Flexiple Interview focused on Unreal Engine expertise, C++ programming depth, shipped-game experience, technical leadership, communication skills, availability, and compensation expectations.

Round 2: Flexiple Profile Review to validate technical leadership, game development expertise, and overall role fit before client submission.

Round 3: Studio Fit Interview assessing gameplay architecture, Unreal Engine systems, technical decision-making, portfolio walkthrough, leadership approach, and studio alignment.

Hiring Process

Flexiple Interview → Profile Review → Studio Fit Interview

Applications are being reviewed this week. Apply today to be included in the first round of interviews.

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