Game Programmer
Posted 4 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: A remote game developer is sought for The Paragon Protocol, an open-world narrative project featuring a customizable protagonist. The role involves developing core gameplay systems that focus on choice-driven storytelling and dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in RPG or open-world mechanics and proficiency in game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. This is a single-project engagement with potential for ongoing collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop core gameplay systems, including choice-based mechanics and AI behavior.
- Support systems for branching narratives, morality tracking, and character customization.
- Implement dynamic world-building and reactive NPC systems.
- Manage save-state for multiple endings and world impact.
- Collaborate closely in a narrative-rich, evolving project.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in game development with RPG or open-world mechanics.
- Proficiency in game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Understanding of dynamic world-building and AI behavior.
- Familiarity with save-state management for multiple endings.
- Strong problem-solving skills and remote work readiness.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
A remote opportunity is available for a game developer to contribute to The Paragon Protocol , an ambitious open-world narrative project featuring a customizable protagonist—a genetically altered private detective hiding godlike powers. The game centers around choice-driven storytelling, where morality, relationships, reputation, and visual changes to the protagonist and their weapon evolve based on player decisions. Set in a dynamic city with reactive NPCs and faction systems, the project explores themes of secrecy, power, and identity across parallel universes. The ideal collaborator will help develop core gameplay systems, including choice-based mechanics, AI behavior, dynamic environments, and branching story logic. This is a single-project engagement, with the potential for continued collaboration as the development progresses.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in game development with RPG or open-world mechanics
- Proficiency in game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
- Ability to build or support systems for branching narratives, morality tracking, and character customization
- Understanding of dynamic world-building, AI behavior, and reactive NPC systems
- Familiarity with save-state management for multiple endings and world impact
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to collaborate closely in a narrative-rich, evolving project
- Remote work readiness with clear, consistent communication
- Portfolio or project examples demonstrating relevant game development experience preferred
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