Senior Game Programmer - Unreal Engine / C++

About Shortgun Games

We are a new-age gaming studio, passionately crafting unforgettable experiences for mobile, PC, and console platforms since 2021. Currently, we're developing a high-octane, third-person shooter (TPS) that aims to push the boundaries of action gaming. Our mission To merge cutting-edge gameplay with AI-driven creativity, and in the process, shape the future of game development.

If you love building, experimenting, and leading teams to break new ground in gaming technology we'd love to have you join the squad.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Game Programmer who thrives at the intersection of hardcore Unreal Engine engineering and breakthrough AI innovation. You'll lead the charge in designing AI-powered workflows that transform how we build games from content creation and animation to gameplay systems and production tools.

This is not just a management role. You'll be hands-on in C++ and Unreal, shipping real features, while also mentoring younger engineers and defining our AI integration strategy. You'll get to experiment, fail fast, and scale what works with the freedom to shape both the technical vision and the creative impact of AI in game development.

What You'll Do

• Build & Integrate AI Tools → Design and implement AI-driven systems across art, design, and engineering workflows.
• Lead by Example → Write robust, high-performance C++ in Unreal Engine while guiding your team to deliver scalable solutions. This is a hands-on development role.
• Mentor & Manage → Grow and inspire a cross-disciplinary team of AI and gameplay engineers.
• Optimize Workflows → Collaborate with design, art, and production teams to eliminate bottlenecks using AI solutions.
• Experiment with the Future → Research and prototype with generative AI, procedural systems, NLP, and animation AI turning emerging tech into production-ready tools.
• Deliver Excellence → Apply your shipped-game experience to ensure systems are stable, polished, and ready for prime time.

What You Bring

Bonus Points If You Have

What You'll Get Out of It

Role

This is not a maintenance role. It's a pioneering seat at the frontier of AI and game development. Here's why this opportunity stands out :

Why Shortgun Games

At Shortgun, we're not just making games we're redefining how games are made. You'll be at the ground floor of a studio where innovation isn't boxed in by legacy systems or corporate red tape. Every line of code, every experiment, and every AI workflow you pioneer will directly shape the future of our games and potentially the gaming industry itself.

If you've ever wanted to lead a team, ship ambitious titles, and pioneer AI in game development, this is the role you've been waiting for.

Skills : engineering management,unreal engine,game programming,video games,pc games,console games,ai development,c++,game development

Skills Required

Tensorflow, unreal engine , Pytorch