Role of a Gameplay Programmer

What is a gameplay programmer?

Well it is someone who creates code for videogames and related software.

Searching for "Gameplay Programmer" online automatically comes up with job listings from a variety of different websites and each website contains listings for companies and their specific requirements for what a person who is applying for gameplay programming, should expect.

A variety of different companies are currently hiring. for example HI-REZ STUDIOS, Pixel Toys, Supermassive Games, Cloud Imperium Games and Rockstar.

Looking over the requirements for gameplay programming jobs at these companies, similarities across the board are requirements such as Team player, Strong communication, Self motivated and passionate. Some sort of experience within C++and Unity or Unreal and have skills in mathematics. The responsibilities are to work within a team, design good and bug free code, to test and refine systems throught the project cycle.

Some of these jobs require that the applicant only work on core gameplay elements that will be used throughout the game and other jobs require that they also work on implementing special effects, in game sound effects and also the user interface.

This is the average salary for a video game programmer within the United Kingdom ranging from the bottom 10% to the top 10%. Experience within the industry is often the reason for the difference in the wage.