Gameplay Programmer (UE5) - SMITE 2

About the Role

Ready to write the code that powers the Gods? Hi-Rez Studios is seeking a highly skilled

Gameplay

Programmer

to join the engineering team behind

SMITE 2

.

In this role, you will be the architectural backbone of our moment-to-moment combat. We are looking for an Unreal Engine 5 expert who fundamentally understands how to build tight, responsive, and highly performant gameplay systems for a competitive multiplayer environment.

You will be working heavily in C\+\+ to build out features that empower our design team to create magic in Blueprints.

While your primary domain will be core gameplay and ability logic, game development is a team sport! You will occasionally flex your skills to assist with UI programming tasks to ensure the player's interface is as polished as their combat experience.

What You'll Do:

• Architect the Action:

Develop, optimize, and maintain core gameplay systems and mechanics using C\+\+ in Unreal Engine 5\.

• Empower the Design Team:

Act as a force multiplier for designers. You will build robust, scalable features and tools in C\+\+ specifically for the design team to utilize within Blueprints.

• Master the Network:

Implement and optimize gameplay features for a highly competitive, fast-paced networked multiplayer environment using Unreal Networking.

• Tackle UI Cross-Over:

While this is definitively a gameplay role, you will occasionally take on UI programming tasks to support the broader needs of the project.

• Collaborate and Communicate:

Work closely with cross-discipline teams (Design, Art, Audio) to shepherd features from concept to shipped reality.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven Experience:

3-6\+ years of professional programming experience in the video game industry, including at least

one shipped title

using Unreal Engine.

• Engine \& Language Mastery:

Deep proficiency in C\+\+ and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). You possess an extreme working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, with strong expertise bridging C\+\+ and Blueprints.

• GAS Expertise:

Hands-on experience utilizing the Unreal Gameplay Ability System (GAS) plugin to build complex character abilities.

• Multiplayer Chops:

Proven experience working with Unreal Networking and multiplayer features. You know how to make abilities feel great on a server.

• Genre Passion:

Familiarity with, and a deep passion for, ability-driven combat games such as MOBAs or Hero Shooters.

• Development Foundation:

A solid, practical understanding of modern game development processes and pipelines, backed by excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points:

• SMITE Fanatic:

You know the Battleground of the Gods! You have a deep familiarity with and passion for the SMITE universe, its roster, and its mechanics.

What We Offer:

• Legacy \& Impact:

The rare opportunity to help update a beloved IP with over 40 million players and define its next generation in SMITE 2\.

• Compensation \& Health:

A competitive base salary alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Retirement Planning:

Up to a 3\.5% employer match on your 401(k) contributions to help you build for the future.

• Fuel for the Grind:

Free lunch provided every single day, plus a fully stocked snack and drink room to keep you energized.

• Time to Recharge:

15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year—scaling up to 25 days after 5 years of employment—along with 8 paid company holidays.

• Studio Culture:

An extremely fan-focused, player-driven environment. We collaborate with our community daily through programs like our Ambassador program and thrice-weekly livestream Q\&A sessions. Plus, we are players ourselves, getting hands-on with daily playtests of new features.

Location Details:

This is a full-time,

on-site

role located at our studio in

Alpharetta, Georgia

.