Gameplay Programmer

Six Ton Axe Games
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Posted
April 2, 2025
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STAG is a collaborative of professional game developers based out of Austin, TX, with a passion for creating engaging and memorable videogame experiences. We are a brand new start up with a focus on compelling storytelling, high end visuals, and polished player experience.

 

About the Gig:

  • Compensated: Yes
  • Pay: Negotiable hourly rate or deliverable based pricing
  • Part Time
  • Start Date: ASAP

 

We are seeking an experienced gameplay programmer to help develop and implement systems for the vertical slice of our atmospheric horror game. Ideal candidate will also have designer sensibilities to help push the quality of gameplay experience and develop the game in a collaborative manner.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • A gameplay programmer with experience developing in Unreal Engine 5, utilizing C++ and Blueprints.
  • Experience working with First Person stealth-based mechanics and enemy AI. Systems will include AI navigation, hearing and sight perceptions, scripted events, dialogue systems and chase sequences.
  • Experience working with and knowledge of animation systems within Unreal, as high quality animation will be a priority.
  • A willingness to collaborate in an iterative process to develop an engaging experience.
  • Knowledge of optimization for PC games and the ability to provide guidance to team members.
  • Knowledge with using and managing source control such as Perforce is a big plus.

 

For interested applicants please send us an email with your resume and relevant work examples.

Thanks a lot! We look forward to speaking with you!

About 
Six Ton Axe Games

Six Ton Axe Games is an independent videogame studio based in Austin, Texas. Our completely remote team is built with talent from all over the world. Bringing experience from meta, electronic arts, santa monica studio, thq and more, We are currently crafting our debut atmospheric horror title and we cannot wait to show you what we have in store…

Our debut project is a narrative driven atmospheric horror experience. Set in a dark and unforgiving post-war time period, players will explore an isolated Boarding School deep in the rural countryside. To uncover the mystery of your long-lost sister you’ll have to keep your wits about you as you survive against the monstrous denizens of the compound.

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