We’re looking for a highly skilled and pragmatic Senior Gameplay Programmer to lead technical development on our debut game project, Kyoryu! This role will help architect and implement core game systems, oversee engineering practices, and act as a technical partner to design, art, and production teams.
As a key hire in our game team, you’ll help build the foundation of the game and we’ll rely on your amazing skills to make Kyoryu truly special. This is an opportunity to help define the identity and workflows of our debut title from the ground up!
Must haves
- 5+ years in game engineering roles with at least one shipped Unreal Engine title on console
- Strong C++ programming skills; fluency with Blueprints and Unreal-specific systems
- Console experience and deep knowledge of unique requirements of porting to console
- Version control proficiency (e.g., Git, Perforce) and understanding of build automation tools
- Strong experience with optimization
Your day to day at Floating Rock
- Lead technical development and own responsibility for scoping, creating, and supporting core gameplay systems
- Work closely with Design and Art/Animation to build, iterate, and refine working standalone prototypes into full gameplay
- Refactor one-off prototypes into functional systems we can use throughout the game;
- Hands on in creating systems; 3 C's implementation (Character, Camera, Controls), traversal systems, puzzle mechanics, AI-driven NPC's, and more.
- Future proof the project by anticipating and eliminating issues for the console porting process
- Participate in brainstorms and discussions
Nice to have
- Interest in Dinosaurs and Japanese culture
- Passion for storytelling and cinematography
- Experience with documentation standards such as ADRs and detailed status reporting
- Background in VFX or animation production; familiarity with Maya, Houdini, or other DCC tools.
- Strong iterative mindset; comfort with rapid prototyping and playtesting-driven development.
Floating Rock’s offering
- The chance to shape the future of Kyoryu from day 1
- Work among professionals who push for excellence every day but also have a lot of fun while doing so.
- Live in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand
- Competitive salary for NZ market
- Hybrid work (At least 60% in Wellington office)
- Relocation and Visa support
Please submit your application here or through our website:
https://floating-rock.com/careers/
