Principal Gameplay Programmer - Studio Elevation (Remote within the UK)

Expert-level proficiency in gameplay programming Proven strategic thinking and technical leadership skills Experience shipping multiple commercial titles Ability to influence and guide technical direction across teams Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities Passion for high-quality gameplay and player-centric experiences Experience working across multiple platforms (nice to have) VR development experience (nice to have) Prior experience in a principal, lead, or senior technical leadership role (nice to have)

Define and own the technical vision for gameplay systems Act as feature owner, driving delivery end-to-end Lead development of innovative, player-focused gameplay features Align gameplay technology with studio strategy and leadership goals Mentor and inspire programmers across all levels Ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance codebases Establish coding standards and technical best practices Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration and represent gameplay programming in planning and reviews