Unreal Gameplay & Backend Programmer 6 months Contract (open to extension)
Xsolla · Serbia
Posted 22 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Xsolla's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Xsolla's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Xsolla
- low 0 stale, 3 reposted of 181 open
- Hiring momentum
- 224 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 Xsolla's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Xsolla.
About this role
As an Unreal Gameplay & Backend Programmer, you will focus on building and maintaining scalable backend systems for multiplayer PC and console projects. Your role involves designing client-server architecture, online services, and integrations that enhance core game features, while collaborating with gameplay engineers and backend teams to ensure high-performance online experiences.
- 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 Xsolla as an employer.
What you need
- Strong expertise in C++
- Experience with Unreal Engine
- Hands-on experience developing and supporting backend systems
- Familiarity with networked gameplay, APIs, and service integrations
- Comfortable working with distributed systems
- Ability to optimize server performance
Nice to have
- Experience with cloud services
- Familiarity with backend infrastructure
- Experience with data-driven systems
What you get
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Personalized career roadmap for each employee
- Investment in professional development through training and educational opportunities
Worth weighing
- Contract position for 6 months with potential for extension
- Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time
- Job description is not exhaustive and may change
Summarised from Xsolla's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Xsolla on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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