About The Company Our client is an ambitious, independently-run PC video game studio based in Auckland, NZ. Backed by one of the world's largest gaming companies, they are renowned for creating complex, systems-driven sandbox and survival games with massive global player bases. They have a proven track record of consistent player engagement, a highly collaborative team culture, and multiple exciting projects currently in active development. The Role - What You’ll Do As a Senior C++ Game Programmer, you will be a pivotal member of a team managing a highly successful, live open-world survival game. You will rapidly prototype and develop core gameplay systems—including combat, exploration, and inventory—using Unreal Engine 4. Collaborating closely with core programming and game design teams, you will continuously adapt and polish code based on feedback to keep the gameplay feeling incredible. You will also use tools like Jira and Confluence to manage your workload autonomously in consultation with the wider team. What You Bring - Key Skills & Traits Essential 5 years of professional game programming or relevant game development experience Strong, proven understanding of Unreal Engine 4 Competency with C++ implementation within a game development environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong workload management skills and the ability to work effectively with a wider team Open to relocate to Auckland, NZ Desirable A published game built using Unreal Engine A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience) A genuine passion for gaming, ideally with 100 hours spent playing open-world or survival games Perks & Culture Relocation assistance Work with a highly ambitious, well-backed, independent studio Autonomy to manage your own workload and hours in a supportive team environment Stable, long-term project with a massive, dedicated global community Full-time, secure role in a vibrant Auckland location Sound like your next move? Apply via the Supaglu website or get in touch with Sam via email (supaglu.com.au) to have a confidential discussion.
