Gameplay Engineer (Unreal 3C)

At Gardens Interactive, we believe that immersive gameplay is the heartbeat of every great game. Our mission is to connect people through the universal power of play by fostering meaningful relationships, celebrating artistry, and supporting vibrant, inclusive communities. We are committed to building magical, shared, and deeply social experiences that bring players together, and we know that technology is key to making this vision a reality.

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer (Unreal Engine 3C), you will sit at the intersection of engineering and game design, crafting movement and camera controls that make gameplay feel rich, tactile, and intuitive. You will develop systems that enable players to explore a magical wilderness, delivering a responsive, immersive third-person experience that pushes the boundaries of character motion.

At Gardens, we value collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. Our engineers thrive in design-centric environments, are comfortable tackling ambiguous challenges, and are always eager to learn. If you are excited by the challenge of creating scalable, sustainable solutions and bringing communities together through games, we’d love to hear from you!

A Day In The Life:

• Use Unreal Engine (Blueprints & C++) to design and implement core gameplay systems for character movement, camera, and controls, ensuring a smooth, engaging player experience.
• Develop scalable and sustainable solutions to support the ongoing evolution of our game for years after launch.
• Advocate for excellence in gameplay feel and animation across the entire studio.
• Collaborate closely with design, animation, QA, and other disciplines, providing technical expertise and integrating their needs into your work.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of industry experience working on gameplay systems across one or more shipped titles.
• Deep expertise in Unreal Engine, including Blueprints and C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset for overcoming complex gameplay and systems challenges.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a strong ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team.
• Experience working in an agile, flexible development environment and contributing to major team decisions.
• Located in North American time zones (US & Canada | PST-EST).
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Shipped a real-time multiplayer title.
• Deep expertise Unreal animation
• Debugging and optimizing netcode
  
  

Who We Are

We're a forward-thinking, distributed game studio founded by the creators behind titles like Journey, What Remains of Edith Finch, Blaseball, Dustforce, Ashen, Guild Wars 2, Firewatch, and more! Our name reflects our mission: to cultivate rich, immersive worlds that foster meaningful connections and lasting friendships. We believe in creating lush, living environments where players can engage in surprising multiplayer experiences and grow together with the support of their communities.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and transparency drives us to create a work environment where every voice is heard and valued. As a fully-distributed studio, we support our team in living and working from wherever they choose, offering competitive pay, stock options, flexible non-accrual paid time off, 35-hour work weeks, and comprehensive benefits, including full medical, vision, dental, and 401k contributions.

We're excited to be developing our flagship project — a shared 3D fantasy adventure inspired by our favorite online gaming memories. This is the world we’re passionate about building and the world we want to experience every day.

Gardens Offers:

• Competitive Salaries and Pay Transparency
• Stock Options
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (100% for Individuals and 90% for Dependents)
• Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and other numerous benefits
• 401k contributions (USA) / RRSP plan + DPSP contributions (Canada)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Biannual Company Retreats
• Continued Education Allowance
• A fully-distributed studio. We aspire to support employees living and working where they want.
  
  

Benefits and perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Gardens and the country in which you work.

Encouragement:

We believe that diverse perspectives make our team stronger and our games better. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies show that marginalized groups, especially those of women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. At Gardens Interactive, we value potential, passion, and a willingness to grow. We hope you will join us in shaping the future of gaming.

Note:

Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that people have been contacted by scammers impersonating Gardens Interactive. Said individuals are offering opportunities with the intent of stealing financial information. Please be advised that our team's correspondence regarding positions (including tests, offers, and interviews) is associated with a gardens.dev email. Don't hesitate to reach out via direct message on LinkedIn or [email protected] . We will never ask you for your financial information.

Compensation Range: $171.7K - $209.8K