About the role
Role Overview
Playground Games is seeking an experienced Gameplay Engineer to support the Forza Horizon live team. This position is based on-site at the studio in Leamington Spa.
Engagement Details
- Employment Type: Managed service provider engagement.
- Duration: Expected to continue for 18 months.
- Onboarding: Upon completion of the interview process, the candidate will be connected with the provider for contractual details and onboarding.
- Visa Sponsorship: Unavailable for this role.
About the Company
Playground Games is a first-party Xbox Game Studio focused on creating genre-defining, accessible, beautiful, and fun games. The company prioritizes a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates team members across all backgrounds, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Responsibilities
- Implement compelling Gameplay and UI features for the Forza Horizon 6 live programme.
- Develop core Gameplay, UI, and engine features within a custom, proprietary engine.
- Collaborate closely with the Design team to provide technical empowerment.
- Operate as a key contributor within a large, multi-disciplined team.
Qualifications
- Experience: Gameplay/UI Engineering experience with a proven track record in games development.
- Portfolio: Demonstrable work on at least one published title (AAA experience is preferred).
- Technical Skills: Strong C++ proficiency.
- Process Improvement: Ability to identify and execute improvements to code systems and workflows.
- Professional Skills: Excellent task planning and delivery mindset.
- Personal Attributes: Autonomous working style and a genuine passion for video games.
Accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is required for the application process, contact recruitment@playground-games.com.