Principal Gameplay Engineer
Playground GamesEngland, United Kingdom
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Playground Games is a first-party Xbox Game Studio that makes genre-defining games.
Job Description
Playground Games is looking for a Principal Gameplay Engineer to join their Fable team. The ideal candidate is a proven gameplay engineer with 6+ years of experience, leadership skills, and a passion for video games.
Requirements
- 6+ years of engineering experience
- At least 1 year in a Principal or Lead level position
- Experience mentoring a team of engineers
- High level of proficiency with C++
- Keen collaboration and delivery mindset
- Experience with custom, proprietary engines
- History with single player Open World and/or RPG experiences
- Full feature ownership from planning to implementation
- Genuine passion for video games
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
