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AGBO

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Raleigh, NC

As Senior Gameplay Programmer, you are a versatile engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and deeply enjoys empowering designers. You'll work closely with designers and the broader ...

AGBO Films LLC

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

As Senior Gameplay Programmer, you are a versatile engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and deeply enjoys empowering designers. You'll work closely with designers and the broader ...

Epic Games

Senior Gameplay AI Programmer

Cary, NC · On-site

ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and ...

Epic Games

Senior Language Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$113.50K - $149.60K/yr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE What We Do Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of ...

Xsolla

Backend Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring ... With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

Epic Games

Senior AI Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$113.50K - $149.60K/yr

ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and ...

Epic Games

Senior UI Programmer

Cary, NC · On-site

ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and ...

Epic Games

Senior UI Programmer

Cary, NC · On-site

ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and ...

Epic Games

Senior Security Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$116.70K - $160K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Engineer focused on Game Security to ... develop and improve anti-cheat capabilities within our games. Your efforts will be critical to the ...

Epic Games

Principal Software Engineer, Media Services

Cary, NC · On-site

$125.10K - $167.70K/yr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE What We Do Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of ...

Epic Games

Principal Software Engineer, Media Services

Cary, NC · On-site

$137.60K - $184.50K/yr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE What We Do Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of ...

Epic Games

Senior Security Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$106.10K - $145.40K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Engineer focused on Game Security to ... develop and improve anti-cheat capabilities within our games. Your efforts will be critical to the ...

Epic Games

Senior Backend Engineer (.NET)

Cary, NC · On-site

... to developer iteration and workflows. This platform is key to delivering our internal game projects and supports numerous organizations outside of Epic. In this role, you will * Collaborate with ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Raleigh, NC is $131,457.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,400.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gameplay Developer vs Game Designer?

AspectGameplay DeveloperGame Designer
Primary FocusImplementing gameplay mechanics, coding, scriptingConceptualizing game features, designing user experience
Required SkillsProgramming, scripting, technical problem-solvingCreativity, storytelling, game mechanics design
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, programming studiosDesign studios, creative teams, collaborative environments
Common ToolsUnity, Unreal Engine, C++, scripting languagesDesign software, storyboarding tools, game design documentation

While both roles are essential in game development, a Gameplay Developer focuses on coding and implementing gameplay features, whereas a Game Designer concentrates on creating game concepts and mechanics. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and collaboration within game development teams.

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Senior Gameplay Programmer

Senior Gameplay Programmer

AGBO

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

About the Company:
AGBO is an artist-led, Academy Award-winning independent studio focused on developing and producing innovative story universes across film, television, and digital platforms. Founded in 2017 by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO's mission is to inspire and advance the next generation of storytelling to entertain and influence audiences worldwide. AGBO's productions include Everything Everywhere All At Once, Extraction, The Electric State, and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard-former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of Fortnite-as a partner. Mustard brings a bold creative vision to AGBO: to expand what storytelling can be through immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media. We're building the future of storytelling-and we're looking for bold, creative minds to help shape it. If you're ready to help define what comes next, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary:
As Senior Gameplay Programmer, you are a versatile engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and deeply enjoys empowering designers. You'll work closely with designers and the broader engineering team to fine-tune character, camera, and control systems and help us find the fun in our gameplay loops. Your work will have a direct impact on how our games feel, play, and evolve through iterative development. This is a hands-on, high-impact role on an ambitious team creating something special and exciting.
This role is based in Raleigh, NC, and we're primarily seeking candidates who are currently located in the area or are open to relocating. In-person collaboration with our technical and creative teams is essential to the success of this position.
This is an expression of interest role. We will reach out to you once an opportunity becomes available.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate deeply with design to implement, iterate, and polish core gameplay systems, especially around movement, feel, and player responsiveness.
  • Take ownership of character, camera, and control systems implementation, ensuring a satisfying and immersive player experience.
  • Build prototypes and iterate quickly to test and refine gameplay ideas.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows and tools for designers and fellow programmers.
  • Contribute to code quality, performance optimization, and best practices across the codebase.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in gameplay programming with at least one shipped title, bonus if you helped grow and maintain a live service game.
  • Strong programming skills in C++, and Unreal Engine systems.
  • Deep understanding of player-centric gameplay systems, especially character movement, camera behavior, and input controls.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to interpret, enhance, and proactively expand design intent through code.
  • A passion for tuning, iteration, gameplay, design, and crafting joyful player experiences.
  • Significant experience in UE4 and/or UE5.
  • Bonus: Previous experience at a startup or on early-phase projects.
  • Bonus: An interest in film, cross-medium storytelling, or experimental gameplay.


AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.
AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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About AGBO

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Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2020

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