Senior Gameplay Programmer - Talent Pipeline

Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 90+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.

We’re building our 2026 talent pipeline for exceptional Senior Gameplay Programmers! By applying, you’re not applying for a specific role today—instead, you’re joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isn’t an active opening at the moment, it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities, we’ll contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.

As a Gameplay Programmer, you will use your awesome skills in C++ to help us to bring our games to realization. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

Are you up for the challenge?

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe

**At this time, this position is only available as a Business-to-Business (B2B) contract.**

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

• Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine or in UE5.
• Generalist skillset, we’re not looking for a specialized set of skills.
• Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
• Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.

Requirements

What you'll bring to the table:

• Proven senior level games programming experience in C++ and UE5.
• Recent experience working in a video game industry
• Experience working in a team environment.
• B2 English level – conversational and written.
• Player/Development experience with Strategy games is a plus
• You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.

Location: Working remotely in EU/UK (EU time zones required)

Benefits

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Forgotten Empires
Location: Europe
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote