🧩 Remote | 🛠Engineering | 📦 Contract-Based | 🕹 AAA Gameplay Systems
🧾 About the Role
Side, a global co-development leader in game production, is expanding its Gameplay Engineer Talent Pool to support future AAA and cross-platform projects. This listing is not for an immediate opening, but submitting your application ensures you’re first in line when new engineering roles open across our expansive network of studios.
If you live for building mechanics that feel good—responsive, smart, and immersive—this is your chance to help shape how players play.
âś… Position Highlights
• Remote-friendly (U.S., Canada, Romania, UK, Brazil, and more)
• Project-based contract work on world-class games
• Collaborate with top-tier designers, artists, and engineers
• Build gameplay systems that define player experience
📋 What You’ll Own
• Design, build, and optimize gameplay systems including mechanics, AI behaviors, and player interactions
• Translate design specs into scalable, responsive code using C++
• Collaborate with designers and artists to prototype and iterate on features
• Debug and resolve gameplay issues with precision and speed
• Contribute to system architecture that supports gameplay innovation and performance
• Stay current with industry tools, trends, and technologies
🎯 Requirements
Experience
• 1+ shipped title in the AAA game industry
• Hands-on experience developing gameplay mechanics and systems
Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in C++
• Familiarity with debugging, optimization, and performance tuning
• Understanding of gameplay architecture and AI behavior systems
Soft Skills
• Effective communicator with cross-disciplinary teams
• Fast learner, adaptable to new engines, tools, or workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Passion for creating fun, player-first gameplay experiences
✍️ Call to Action
If you want to shape gameplay that feels just right—snappy movement, intelligent AI, immersive interactions—apply now to Side’s Gameplay Engineer Talent Pool.
You’ll be the first to hear about new projects that match your skill set and will remain part of our curated network of trusted collaborators.
Let’s build the next unforgettable game experience—together.