Senior Gameplay Engineer
Sovrun is a blockchain gaming platform for fully on-chain games and autonomous worlds.
Maintainer signals as of 8/29/2026
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About Sovrun
Sovrun, formerly BreederDAO, builds a blockchain gaming ecosystem for scalable on-chain games and autonomous worlds. Its offerings include Parallel EVM session-based gamechains, planned SDK and modding tools, the $SOVRN utility token, and ecosystem applications including a strategy game, a digital-asset playground, and a questing distribution platform. It serves players, game developers, creators, and communities building player-owned virtual worlds.
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About the Role
Lead gameplay engineering across multiple game projects, collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to turn gameplay concepts into playable features. Implement, optimize, and debug gameplay systems using C++ or C# in Unreal or Unity, oversee testing and iteration, document systems and processes, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior or lead gameplay programming role with team leadership and project management experience
- Advanced proficiency in C++ or C#
- In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity
- Solid understanding of ECS and full stack principles
- Ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a cross-functional gameplay engineering team
- Experience guiding teams through complex technical challenges and delivering optimized gameplay
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Deep passion for gaming and commitment to staying current with industry trends
Responsibilities
- Lead the gameplay engineering team
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to translate gameplay requirements into features
- Implement gameplay systems, mechanics, and features using C++ or C#
- Optimize and debug gameplay code for performance and scalability
- Oversee gameplay testing, gather feedback, and iterate on features
- Document gameplay systems, mechanics, and processes
- Mentor and support junior team members
