UE5 Programmer

Posted: 10 months
Programming
Full-Time
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Merlino Games is currently seeking a highly skilled UE5 Programmer to work on the future of stealth action!

We are a small indie studio with members worldwide, working on a new stealth-action franchise. We are a small team but aiming very high, so we expect anyone who joins to be efficient, driven and be comfortable working outside their basic responsibilities.

This position is full-time, remote and open to any country.


We are looking for an experienced UE5 Programmer to join our growing studio for a full-time position. Your job will be to program the gameplay mechanics, enemy behavior, menus and more. You will be the main programmer for the game. You must be able to nail the feeling that our players will expect from a high quality stealth game. You will collaborate with our game director, who has experience programming stealth-action games.


Responsibilities

  • Be the main programmer for all gameplay mechanics, UI, etc
  • Help optimize the game
  • Prepare systems, tools or expose functions to BP for the rest of the team
  • Participate in the creative process
  • Self-manage and create your own efficient workflows
  • Collaborate smoothly with our game director and level designers
  • Good communication, take feedback properly
  • Collaborate on the game as a whole, sometimes outside of your basic responsibilities


Requirements & Skills

  • Experience programming a game in UE5, BP and C++
  • Experience with Behavior Trees and AI Perception
  • Experience coding high quality menus/UI with gamepad support
  • Experience as a lead or solo programmer
  • At least one shipped game
  • Independent and resourceful, able to manage yourself


Nice to Have

  • Experience programming stealth-action mechanics or 3rd person shooters
  • Experience in a dynamic, efficient indie team where you might “wear many hats”
  • You love MGS, Splinter Cell or other stealth-action games



About Us


Merlino Games is a small game development studio that started in Mexico in 2020. Initially a solo developer, we are now transitioning into a full studio with members worldwide to create a premium indie stealth-action franchise.


Equal Opportunity Statement:


All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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About Merlino Games

Merlino Games is a game development company, founded in 2020. 


‘Merlino’ is the name of our founder’s dog.

I’m Antonio Freyre, the founder and Creative Director of Merlino Games. I live in Mexico and I create experiences with a unique perspective.
I’m especially passionate about science fiction, stealth-action and minimalist storytelling.


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