Senior Gameplay Engineer

Mail: [email protected] • Website: skrylev.dev • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikita-skrylev • Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Summary

Senior Gameplay Engineer with 8 years of Unreal Engine and C++ experience, specializing in core gameplay mechanics and tools. Passionate about creating immersive RPG experiences through clean architecture and collaboration with other specialists. Open to relocation and remote full‑time.

Areas of expertise

Skills: Gameplay • GAS • Network Replication • RPC • 3D mathematics • Behavior Tree • UMG • Problem-solving • Performance Optimization

Tools: ****Unreal Engine 4/5 • Git • Perforce • Automation Tool • Linux • UnrealGameSync • CI/CD • Unreal Insights • MASS | ECS • WWise

Programming Languages: C++ • Python • Rust

Languages: Russian, Native • English, Proficient

Professional Experience

Senior Unreal Engine Developer

Social Quantum • Lost Future • PC | Android | IOS • February 2023 - Present • Remote

• Programmed several gameplay features including GAS-based system for highlighting interactable objects, navigation cliff detection, smooth cursor acceleration component and Wwise spatial room’s sound
• Designed and implemented quest system with intuitive editor tools for game designers, featuring time-based quest activation and completion mechanics
• Updated inventory system through reworking Protobuf deserialization for a better gameplay consistency
• Optimized project while migrating from UE4 to UE5 with heavy profiling and use of Unreal Insights to maintain 60 fps
• Implemented custom UMG rotating equipment showcase system with smooth scroll mechanics