Senior Gameplay Developer

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

Summary

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

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/C++ • Python • Rust

Languages: Russian, Native • English, Proficient

Professional Experience

Senior Gameplay 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
• 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
• Programmed custom 𝐔𝐌𝐆 rotating equipment showcase system with smooth scroll mechanics