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Join our passionate team at Rooted and help us create an unforgettable survival experience for players around the world!

If you have a passion for game development and want to contribute to an exciting new project, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and any relevant work samples to contact@rooted-the-game.com.
We look forward to reviewing your application!

Gameplay Developer (Unreal Engine 5.6 / C++) – Remote

Headlight Studio is an independent studio based in Montpellier, France, developing immersive and ambitious experiences under Unreal Engine 5.6. We are looking for a Gameplay Developer to join the team remotely and work on our two titles:

  • Rooted – a post-apocalyptic open-world survival game (over 1,000,000 wishlists on Steam).
  • Backrooms: Extractions – a cooperative online horror game with more than 65,000 players.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and integrate gameplay systems and mechanics in C++ under Unreal Engine 5.6.
  • Work closely with the Game Director and Lead Developer on multiplayer systems.
  • Design and optimize network features (replication, RPCs, authority logic, cooperative interactions).
  • Create reusable gameplay modules and technical tools.
  • Collaborate with 3D, design, and technical teams for smooth integration.

Requirements:

  • Excellent proficiency in C++ with Unreal Engine 5 (mandatory).
  • Strong understanding of multiplayer principles (Replication, RPC, Authority).
  • Comfortable working with characters, animation integration, and Control Rig.
  • Experience with online or cooperative projects appreciated.
  • Clean, maintainable code and solid problem-solving skills.

Tech environment:

  • Unreal Engine 5.6
  • C++ / Blueprint (integration & debugging)
  • Perforce / Jenkins / Discord / Trello / Jira
  • Structured workflow with technical sheets and milestone validation

Conditions:

  • Contract: Freelance / CDD / CDI depending on profile
  • Remote work – Studio based in Montpellier (34), France
  • Start date: as soon as possible

Apply:
Send your CV and a portfolio or code sample to contact@headlight-studio.com
Subject: Candidature – Gameplay Developer (Rooted / Backrooms)

3D Animator (FPS / TPS – Unreal Engine 5.6) – Remote

Headlight Studio is looking for a talented 3D Animator to create realistic weapon animations for both first-person (FPS) and third-person (TPS) perspectives across our projects Rooted and Backrooms: Extractions.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and refine animations for shooting, reloading, aiming, handling, and weapon inspection.
  • Develop consistent animation cycles between FPS and TPS views.
  • Ensure smooth transitions and blending across animation states.
  • Integrate and test animations directly in Unreal Engine 5.6 using Control Rig and Animation Blueprints.
  • Collaborate with gameplay programmers for synchronization and feedback consistency.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in realistic 3D animation (FPS/TPS, weapons, characters).
  • Proficiency with Maya, Blender, or similar software.
  • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.6 integration (Control Rig, Animation Blueprint, Sequencer).
  • Understanding of animation principles: anticipation, recoil, weight, timing.
  • Ability to work independently while meeting technical and artistic constraints.

Tech environment:

  • Unreal Engine 5.6
  • Control Rig / Animation Blueprint / Sequencer
  • Blender / Maya
  • Discord / Trello / Perforce

Conditions:

  • Contract: Freelance or short-term CDD mission
  • Remote work – Studio based in Montpellier (34), France
  • Start date: as soon as possible

Apply:
Send your animation portfolio (video or Artstation link) and your CV to contact@headlight-studio.com
Subject: Candidature – Animateur 3D (FPS / TPS)