We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer (UE5) - Prism Studio

We’re Prism Studio—creating visually stunning, intellectually engaging games with Unreal Engine. We push the boundaries of gameplay design and tech to deliver unique, spell-based multiplayer experiences that challenge and captivate players.

Now looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our Unreal Engine team. If you love working on dynamic abilities, scalable multiplayer systems, and collaborating with top-tier designers and artists—this role is for you.


About the Game – Heptic Arena

Heptic Arena is a PvPvE third-person shooter set in a stylized intergalactic world. It’s a pay-to-play multiplayer game for PC (with potential console support), built in Unreal Engine by our Malta-based team.

The game features a bold, hand-painted aesthetic with bright colors and expressive shapes—giving our artists creative freedom while delivering a vibrant, unique visual experience.

In development for 2 years, we’re about 12 months from release. Check it out:

:globe_with_meridians: Official site
:video_game: Steam page


Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain core gameplay systems using Unreal Engine
• Collaborate cross-functionally with artists, designers, and fellow engineers to create polished, immersive game features
• Build robust multiplayer experiences using Unreal’s networking framework
• Leverage and optimize the Gameplay Ability System (GAS) to bring spell-based mechanics to life
• Contribute to game architecture, ensuring scalable, high-performance code
• Debug, profile, and optimize systems for peak performance across platforms


Qualifications:

• 4+ years of gameplay programming experience
• Proficient in C++ and Unreal Engine
• Strong knowledge of Unreal’s multiplayer framework and replication systems
• Proven experience with Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
• Shipped at least one premium multiplayer title
• Experience working on spell-based games—ideally shooters
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and remote collaboration skills


Bonus Points:

• Gameplay performance optimization and profiling
• Familiarity with AI behavior trees, decision-making systems
• Understanding of how animations integrate with gameplay logic
• Cross-platform development experience
• Deep passion for gaming and innovation


We’re a remote-first team that thrives on collaboration, ownership, and building something genuinely creative. If that sounds like your kind of place:

:e_mail: Send your CV and LinkedIn profile to eliezer@prismstudio.com
:link: Or feel free to connect/apply directly via LinkedIn — my inbox is open!