Middle Gameplay Developer (Outward Studio)

Join Outward Studio as a Middle Gameplay Developer for an unannounced multiplayer AA title. Remote, full-time. Work on core gameplay mechanics with Unreal Engine.

OUTWARD is an independent game studio working on our own unannounced multiplayer AA title. We're a team of developers who love the craft of making games — and we're building the kind of game we want to play. We offer a standard benefits package and a collaborative environment where your work directly shapes the project. Responsibilities: • Designing and implementing gameplay mechanics and systems in Unreal Engine • Building and extending gameplay abilities with the Gameplay Ability System (GAS) • Developing character movement • Creating and tuning AI behaviors and systems • Implementing multiplayer functionality: replication, networking, and client-server logic • Collaborating with designers and artists to bring gameplay to life

Required Skills: • Unreal Engine — solid hands-on experience • C++ — strong practical knowledge for gameplay programming • Blueprints — comfortable using them where they fit best • GAS (Gameplay Ability System) — working experience • OOP — strong grasp of object-oriented design • Character Movement — implementing and extending movement systems • Networking & Replication — understanding of multiplayer architecture • AI Systems — building AI behaviors in Unreal • Version Control — proficiency with Git or Perforce Nice to Have: • Animations — working with the animation system (Animation Blueprints, state machines, blendspaces) • Python scripting — for tooling, automation, or editor extensions • Shipped title experience • Experience with AA/AAA multiplayer projects • Familiarity with profiling and optimization of gameplay systems • Experience with Unreal's Lyra sample project

What we offer: • Competitive salary • Flexible working environment • The chance to work on an AA multiplayer title from early stages • A team where your contribution has real impact