Unreal Engine Gameplay Developer

About This Role

This Unreal Engine Developer role focuses on implementing core gameplay systems, tools, and features, collaborating with designers, artists, and audio specialists to create an atmospheric exploration experience. The role suits a flexible developer who is open to feedback and comfortable building in uncertainty within a small startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement core gameplay systems, tools, and features in Unreal Engine
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and audio specialists
• Code in C++
• Work with Blueprints
• Optimize performance
• Integrate assets
• Debug gameplay and engine-related issues
• Contribute to technical design
• Review code
• Maintain project documentation
• Ensure stable builds across platforms

Requirements

• Strong Unreal Engine skills, including experience with Blueprints, level scripting, and engine tools
• Proficiency in C++ programming for gameplay, systems, and tools development
• Experience with performance optimization, debugging, and profiling in Unreal Engine
• Understanding of gameplay architecture, state machines, and event-driven systems
• Familiarity with 3D game development workflows, asset integration, and version control (Diversion)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Discipline for remote work, including daily meetings, good internet connection, hardware, and microphone
• English (Required)

Nice to have:

• Experience with atmospheric or narrative-driven games, or an interest in historical and cultural settings

Important Details

• Schedule: full-time
• Start date: as soon as possible

Application Process

• Send your portfolio and a short note on the UE5 work you're most proud of
• No cover letter needed
• Answer the application question: Do you have experience with Unreal Engine?

About the Company

Ribat Studio is an independent Moroccan game studio focused on creating an atmospheric exploration game set in a fictional medieval Moroccan city. The team is dedicated to immersive world-building, expressive visual storytelling, and thoughtful game design. Studio culture emphasizes creativity and collaboration to bring a unique narrative and environment to life for players around the world. Ribat Studio is a small startup where priorities shift, plans change, and systems get rebuilt when a better idea wins.