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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Insomniac Games's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Insomniac Games's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Insomniac Games
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 7 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Insomniac Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Insomniac Games.
About this role
The Senior Gameplay Programmer (Contract) at Insomniac Games will work closely with content teams to design, implement, and maintain gameplay features, particularly focusing on enemy, boss, and ally behaviors. The role involves mentoring junior staff, creating flexible systems, and ensuring high-quality player experiences through effective collaboration and communication.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Insomniac Games as an employer.
What you need
- Prior experience owning and delivering features in the areas of enemy, boss, or ally behaviors
- Extensive C++ skills
- Knowledge of memory management, performance optimization, systems interfaces, and other programming principles and best practices
- Knowledge of mathematical concepts, particularly 3D math and visualization using linear algebra
- An eye for player-centered design
Nice to have
- Ability and willingness to articulate strengths and weaknesses of proposed features, and to advocate for alternatives
What you get
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Worth weighing
- This is a 12-month contract position, which may affect job security.
- The role is remote, but the company's culture embraces various working arrangements, which may be a consideration for some candidates.
- The hourly pay rate is provided, but no additional salary details are specified beyond the range.
- Background checks are conducted at the offer stage, which may include criminal background checks.
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Listed by Insomniac Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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