Gameplay & Systems Programmer
About DRAMA STUDIOS
DRAMA STUDIOS is an independent game studio based in Rennes, France. We focus on creating immersive, gameplay-driven experiences through close collaboration between design, art, and technology.
About UNRECORD
DRAMA STUDIOS is currently developing UNRECORD, a narrative open-world tactical FPS built with Unreal Engine 5. UNRECORD aims to deliver a highly immersive experience through realism, systemic gameplay, and a strong narrative approach. The project sits at an AA ambition level, combining creative freedom with solid production pipelines and technical rigor. Our goal is to craft believable worlds, meaningful player interactions, and gameplay systems that feel grounded, intense, and coherent.
THE ROLE
You will build the gameplay layer of UNRECORD: the moment-to-moment mechanics that make the bodycam experience feel real and responsive. You will work in C++ and Blueprints within Unreal Engine 5, in close collaboration with game designers, to prototype fast and harden features into production-quality systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement gameplay features in C++ and Blueprints, from player-facing mechanics to the underlying logic
Work with other programmers and designers to conceptualize, program, and test game systems
Design and maintain core game systems with a clean, extensible, and maintainable architecture
Reuse, verify, and improve existing systems where possible, rather than rebuilding from scratch
Collaborate daily with design to prototype fast, then harden prototypes into production-quality code
Expose well-documented tools and parameters so designers can iterate without engineering support
Profile and optimize gameplay code to meet performance targets
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team coding standards
Debug, fix, and iterate based on playtests and QA reports
REQUIREMENTS
Professional experience in gameplay programming on Unreal Engine (C++ and Blueprints)
Solid grasp of the UE gameplay framework: actors, components, GameMode, replication basics
Strong 3C sensitivity (character, camera, controls) and care for game feel
Ability to write clear, testable, maintainable code in a small team where autonomy matters
Comfortable working from design documents and iterating through playtests
Fluent or professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken)
A shipped title or a substantial personal UE5 project is a plus
Experience on a first-person or action game is a plus
Experience working on open-world projects is a plus
Interest in improving tools, workflows, and team practices is a plus
WHY JOIN DRAMA STUDIOS
Work on a UE5-based open-world AA production
Direct impact on gameplay feel and core systems
Creative ownership within a focused team
Close collaboration across disciplines
WORK ARRANGEMENT
On-site in Rennes, hybrid, or fully remote, open to discussion depending on the profile. We welcome international candidates.
