Gameplay Engineer (Fixed Term)

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding, innovative educational institutions. PUBG Madison has been named a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026 for our positive, strong company culture. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, and family-friendly neighborhoods. ||This role is open to remote work for those located in the United States or Canada, although preference is given to those who are willing to relocate/live locally.|| This is a six-month fixed term full-time position with benefits. The person we’re looking for: PUBG Madison is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to take on a high impact role deepening animation systems and player movement in our next project. As a Gameplay Engineer you will contribute to the success of new IP by developing core gameplay systems. Gameplay programmers are given a large amount of autonomy in feature ownership, and are expected to collaborate with Design, Animation, Production, and Art stakeholders in order to bring the CD’s vision to life. You will continuously create, improve, and optimize systems in an iterative environment. This position reports to the Gameplay Technical Director. Responsibilities: Architect gameplay systems that are pragmatic, performant, and fun. Work with the Technical Director to develop strategies and process to support engineering initiatives. Collaborate with other development units in a distributed studio environment. Develop in both a native C++ and UE4 Blueprints. Openly communicate with management and production about the scope and progress of tasks. Proactively support the success of other team members by providing technical guidance, participating in code reviews, and mentoring junior team members. A typical day may include: Attend a cross-discipline stand-up with other developers. Code and test as part of development. Participate in a studio-wide play test. Review code changes from other engineers. Discuss ideas, improvements, or issues with other engineers, designers, and artists. Provide support to other engineers via paired programming. Qualifications: Bring a passion for games and gaming. Demonstrable experience writing gameplay code in a AAA development environment. An emphasis on creating core gameplay systems with expertise in one of the following areas (preferred): AI, Animation, Multiplayer, Physics, UI, Analytics, etc. An ability to push features forward in a collaborative and iterative way. Excellent knowledge of C++. Strong 3d math skills. Strong communication skills. Experience with client and server-side networking. What We Offer: A highly competitive total compensation package Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture 401K with a company match for your financial well-being PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.