Gameplay & Systems Programmer

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About DRAMA STUDIOS DRAMA STUDIOS is an independent game studio based in Rennes, France. We focus on creating immersive, gameplay-driven experiences through close collaboration between design, art, and technology.

About UNRECORD DRAMA STUDIOS is currently developing UNRECORD, a narrative open-world tactical FPS built with Unreal Engine 5. UNRECORD aims to deliver a highly immersive experience through realism, systemic gameplay, and a strong narrative approach. The project sits at an AA ambition level, combining creative freedom with solid production pipelines and technical rigor. Our goal is to craft believable worlds, meaningful player interactions, and gameplay systems that feel grounded, intense, and coherent.

THE ROLE

You will build the gameplay layer of UNRECORD: the moment-to-moment mechanics that make the bodycam experience feel real and responsive. You will work in C++ and Blueprints within Unreal Engine 5, in close collaboration with game designers, to prototype fast and harden features into production-quality systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement gameplay features in C++ and Blueprints, from player-facing mechanics to the underlying logic
• Work with other programmers and designers to conceptualize, program, and test game systems
• Design and maintain core game systems with a clean, extensible, and maintainable architecture
• Reuse, verify, and improve existing systems where possible, rather than rebuilding from scratch
• Collaborate daily with design to prototype fast, then harden prototypes into production-quality code
• Expose well-documented tools and parameters so designers can iterate without engineering support
• Profile and optimize gameplay code to meet performance targets
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team coding standards
• Debug, fix, and iterate based on playtests and QA reports

REQUIREMENTS

• Professional experience in gameplay programming on Unreal Engine (C++ and Blueprints)
• Solid grasp of the UE gameplay framework: actors, components, GameMode, replication basics
• Strong 3C sensitivity (character, camera, controls) and care for game feel
• Ability to write clear, testable, maintainable code in a small team where autonomy matters
• Comfortable working from design documents and iterating through playtests
• Fluent or professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• A shipped title or a substantial personal UE5 project is a plus
• Experience on a first-person or action game is a plus
• Experience working on open-world projects is a plus
• Interest in improving tools, workflows, and team practices is a plus

WHY JOIN DRAMA STUDIOS

• Work on a UE5-based open-world AA production
• Direct impact on gameplay feel and core systems
• Creative ownership within a focused team
• Close collaboration across disciplines

WORK ARRANGEMENT

On-site in Rennes, hybrid, or fully remote, open to discussion depending on the profile. We welcome international candidates.