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Freelance Gameplay developer in Poland
I'm a **software engineer generalist** with an extensive experience in developing and leading software projects. My main area of expertise is application development and realtime graphics like games and interactive installations. My favourite tool is **Unreal Engine 5**. I have been working as a full time Unreal Engine C++ Developer in professional game studios for the last couple of years, focusing on gameplay features and engine tools. **Houdini** is a perfect tool for creating optimised assets, preparing baked simulations and procedural asset creation. I'm using it for years and i feel it works great in a tandem with Unreal. Read more on my homepage: https://martinrocker.com/
Freelance Gameplay developer in Canada
Avid technologist that loves programming. An expert in requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation delivery, with significant experience in ‘triple-A’ video games on massive, distributed Agile teams, and with scalable Enterprise software development. Programming has always been my passion, starting with Lego Technic at the age of 7. I began creating my own text-based games in C, at the age of 10. I started web development at 13 (HTML, JavaScript, PHP), followed by Half-life and Unreal mod development. I continued working on a diverse array of personal programming projects throughout my 20’s while working for EA/BioWare, formalizing my experience as a ‘Professional’ programmer in 2017 with the University of Alberta. No longer working 60-80 hour weeks, I began freelancing as an Unreal Engine C++ programmer shortly after.
Freelance Gameplay developer in Pakistan
**Gameplay Programmer** With 4 years of experience in C++/Blueprints, I’m looking for new challenges and exciting new teams to join and learn from. Portfolio: https://bumblebee-drum-catd.squarespace.com
Freelance Gameplay developer in Brazil
I'm a Software Seveloper for more than 10 years that has been working on several areas, from Web to Game Development, going through Reverse Engineering and Computer Graphics roles. I was the main developer of a tool that created an OpenBIM web platform for a Brazilian research company that was used to complement the development of a mobile tool that modelled risers and submarine parts of an oil & gas company.
Freelance Gameplay developer in Brazil
Games/Software engineer, with over 20 years of software development experience, responsible for custom solutions to different segments, such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Services, Industry, Retail, Health Care and Third Sector, and also with Unreal/Unity3D experience, having worked as both backend and gameplay engineer for several games published.
Freelance Gameplay developer in Romania
Unity video game programmer and developer specialising in gameplay programming. Experienced in VR, AR, mobile, web and desktop games. Released a commissioned solitaire variant game on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Developed and tested a commissioned browser based CCG with server and client on AWS. Networking done using Mirror Networking for Unity. Knowledgeable in Unreal Engine 4, OpenGL, Oculus SDK, AWS and Docker. Former web developer experienced in frontend development with Angular and React.js. Understanding of backend concepts, networking and server logic. Familiar with Node.js and PostgreSQL. Enthusiast in computer graphics, shader code, shader graphs and VFXs. Passionate about juggling, magic, video games and books. Fantasy fan.
Freelance Gameplay developer in Croatia
As of writing I have about 5 years of professional experience working as a Software Engineer on business applications and games in 2D and 3D. In addition to that I havbe worked on a lot of personal projects. I am self-motivated, disciplined and get along with others great. I never get discouraged by challenging situations but I also don't just bang my head against the wall endlessly, I know when to ask for help. In my spare time and for fun I pretty much just work on a side project or spend time with my family and I especially love winning against my wife in board games. Please do note that I love to learn and whatever is needed for the job but is not currently in my toolset I will gladly learn and apply in record time!
Gameplay developer
**Focus on collaboration and quality** I believe high software quality is a requirement for a product's success. But, that is not the only factor bringing value to business. I work with stakeholders to figure out where development resources are best spent. **Problem solving** Whatever I do, I want to put my brain to work. Whether it's designing the architecture of a new feature or coming up with a better way to organise our backlog of issues: I'm ready. **Multi-disciplinary** I'm a backend developer at heart with a background in data science, but don't shy away from frontend development.
Freelance Gameplay developer in Canada
I have over a decade of experience in game development, specializing in Unity and Unreal Engine. I have worked on various successful titles and possess strong technical and leadership skills.
Freelance Gameplay developer in Mexico
Multimedia developer, experienced with **Typescript**/**Vue.js** and **WebGL** apps with **Babylon.js** Teaching [Babylon.js with Typescript in spanish](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrJCF3eQsel1PvH0sIvY8Q) **Currently NOT accepting ASP or Unity related jobs (WPF/UWP and Xamarin.Forms are accepted)** Prefered projects : * Typescript or Javascript POO * graphics or game / Interactive projects * API development with MySQL, MariaDB or MongoDB * Front-End development with vue.js
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In today’s world, most companies have code-based needs that require developers to help build and maintain. For instance, if your business has a website or an app, you’ll need to keep it updated to ensure you continue to provide positive user experiences. At times, you may even need to revamp your website or app. This is where hiring a developer becomes crucial.
Depending on the stage and scale of your product and services, you may need to hire a Gameplay developer, multiple developers, or even a full remote developer team to help keep your business running. If you’re a startup or a company running a website, your product will likely grow out of its original skeletal structure. Hiring full-time remote Gameplay developers can help keep your website up-to-date.
To hire a Gameplay developer, you need to go through a hiring process of defining your needs, posting a job description, screening resumes, conducting interviews, testing candidates’ skills, checking references, and making an offer.
Arc offers three services to help you hire Gameplay developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time Gameplay developers from a vetted candidates pool, with new options every two weeks, and pay through prepaid packages or per hire. Alternatively, hire the top 2.3% of expert freelance Gameplay engineers in 72 hours, with weekly payments.
If you’re not ready to commit to the paid plans, our free job posting service is for you. By posting your job on Arc, you can reach up to 350,000 developers around the world. With that said, the free plan will not give you access to pre-vetted Gameplay developers.
Furthermore, we’ve partnered with compliance and payroll platforms Deel and Remote to make paperwork and hiring across borders easier. This way, you can focus on finding the right Gameplay developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.
There are two types of platforms you can hire Gameplay programmers from: general and niche marketplaces. General platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Gigster offer a variety of non-vetted talents unlimited to developers. While you can find Gameplay developers on general platforms, top tech talents generally avoid general marketplaces in order to escape bidding wars.
If you’re looking to hire the best remote Gameplay developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their Gameplay developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote Gameplay developer candidates.
Some factors to consider when you hire Gameplay developers include the platform’s specialty, developer’s geographical location, and the service’s customer support. Depending on your hiring budget, you may also want to compare the pricing and fee structure.
Make sure to list out all of the important factors when you compare and decide on which remote developer job board and platform to use to find Gameplay developers for hire.
Writing a good Gameplay developer job description is crucial in helping you hire Gameplay programmers that your company needs. A job description’s key elements include a clear job title, a brief company overview, a summary of the role, the required duties and responsibilities, and necessary and preferred experience. To attract top talent, it's also helpful to list other perks and benefits, such as flexible hours and health coverage.
Crafting a compelling job title is critical as it's the first thing that job seekers see. It should offer enough information to grab their attention and include details on the seniority level, type, and area or sub-field of the position.
Your company description should succinctly outline what makes your company unique to compete with other potential employers. The role summary for your remote Gameplay developer should be concise and read like an elevator pitch for the position, while the duties and responsibilities should be outlined using bullet points that cover daily activities, tech stacks, tools, and processes used.
For a comprehensive guide on how to write an attractive job description to help you hire Gameplay programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.
The top five technical skills Gameplay developers should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of software testing and debugging.
Meanwhile, the top five soft skills are communication, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability. Effective communication is essential for coordinating with clients and team members, while problem-solving skills enable Gameplay developers to analyze issues and come up with effective solutions. Time management skills are important to ensure projects are completed on schedule, while attention to detail helps to catch and correct issues before they become bigger problems. Finally, adaptability is crucial for Gameplay developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.
You can find a variety of Gameplay developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance Gameplay programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote Gameplay developers for hire, you can expect to make a successful hire in 14 days. To extend a freelance engagement to a full-time hire, a contract-to-hire fee will apply.
In addition to a variety of engagement types, Arc also offers a wide range of developers located in different geographical locations, such as Latin America and Eastern Europe. Depending on your needs, Arc offers a global network of skilled software engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.
Lastly, our remote-ready Gameplay developers for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.
Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled Gameplay developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire Gameplay developers.
Every Gameplay developer for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills (both for depth in Gameplay and breadth across the greater domain). Additionally, HireAI, our GPT-4-powered AI recruiter, enables you to get instant candidate matches without searching and screening.
Not only can you expect to find the most qualified Gameplay engineer on Arc, but you can also count on your account manager and the support team to make each hire a success. Enjoy a streamlined hiring experience with Arc, where we provide you with the developer you need, and take care of the logistics so you don’t need to.
Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted Gameplay developer for hire on Arc, developers must pass a profile screening, complete a behavioral interview, and pass a technical interview or pair programming.
While Arc has a strict vetting process for its verified Gameplay developers, if you’re using Arc’s free job posting plan, you will only have access to non-vetted developers. If you’re using Arc to hire Gameplay developers, you can rest assured that all remote Gameplay developers have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.
Arc pre-screens all of our remote Gameplay developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote Gameplay developers you see on your Arc dashboard are interview-ready candidates who make up the top 2% of applicants who pass our technical and communication assessment. You can expect the interview process to happen within days of posting your jobs to 350,000 candidates. You can also expect to hire a freelance Gameplay programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time Gameplay programmer that fits your company’s needs in 14 days.
Here’s a quote from Philip, the Director of Engineering at Chegg:
“The biggest advantage and benefit of working with Arc is the tremendous reduction in time spent sourcing quality candidates. We’re able to identify the talent in a matter of days.”
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Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote Gameplay developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find Gameplay developers for hire at as low as $10 per hour. However, high-quality freelance developers often avoid general freelance platforms like Fiverr to avoid the bidding wars.
When you hire Gameplay developers through Arc, they typically charge between $60-100+/hour (USD). To get a better understanding of contract costs, check out our freelance developer rate explorer.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for software developers in the U.S. was $120,730 in May 2021. What this amounts to is around $70-100 per hour. Note that this does not include the direct cost of hiring, which totals to about $4000 per new recruit, according to Glassdoor.
Your remote Gameplay developer’s annual salary may differ dramatically depending on their years of experience, related technical skills, education, and country of residence. For instance, if the developer is located in Eastern Europe or Latin America, the hourly rate for developers will be around $75-95 per hour.
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