Gameplay Programmer, Games, Inception, DeepMind

# Gameplay Programmer, Games, Inception, DeepMindat Google • London, UKBack to jobs1. Home2. Jobs3. UK4. Gameplay Programmer, Games, Inception, DeepMind1d agoG## Gameplay Programmer, Games, Inception, DeepMindGoogle21GamesFull-timeLondon, UKApply Job### Job DescriptionInception runs like a startup, balancing high energy idea generation with pragmatic, clear and regularly refined operations. This collaborative, multidisciplinary group is situated primarily in London and Mountain View with collaborators across the globe. It has a sizable portfolio of early stage, design focused projects, building on working processes developed internally on projects such as Astra and Genie. As a Gameplay Engineer and Prototyper in Inception, you will build interactive experiences, blurring the lines between game development and AI research. Your mission is to move beyond traditional game engineering to prove what is possible when generative models and agentic workflows become core mechanics. You will be a key bridge between research and design, moving fast to stand up 0-to-1 prototypes, crafting expert pipelines when necessary, and finding novel technical solutions to creative problems. You will work in a cross-functional environment where every project involves significant experimentation, rapid iteration, and close collaboration.Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority. We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.ResponsibilitiesDesign and rapidly implement the technical foundations for gameplay prototypes that utilize agentic workflows and generative models as core mechanics.Build internal tools, scaffolding, and workflows that empower designers and researchers to easily experiment with complex AI pipelines.Lead the integration of small- and large-scale streaming models into game environments, creatively hiding latency and consistency issues inherent to probabilistic models.Partner closely with designers and research scientists to solve "unsolvable" technical bottlenecks in early-stage, design-focused projects.Build compliant pipelines for data managing and model testing where stability matters, while maintaining the speed and flexibility required for rapid game prototyping.### Skills Required* C++* Python* JavaScript* AI/ML* procedural generation* engine optimization* generative AI* Unreal Engine* Unity* Godot### Tags:UKLondonBackend EngineerShare Job:Application planning## What to evaluate before applying### Visa and relocation signals* Visa sponsorship is not explicitly marked on this role.* Relocation support is not explicitly marked.* Primary route to review: Skilled Worker Visa.### Salary and location checks* No salary range is disclosed on this listing.* Location to plan around: London, United Kingdom.* This role is not marked as remote.### Company context* Google has active SoftwareCareers listings in the current job inventory.* Use the company profile and apply link to verify the opening.Google profile### Interview preparation* Experience signal: 8 years of experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, or JavaScript). Experience leading technical strategy across multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Research, Product, Design) to align engineering roadmaps with non-technical business goals. Experience in a technical leadership role (Lead or Staff) through the full software development Life Cycle (SDLC) for one or more shipped AAA title or large-scale interactive product. Experience in game tech research and development, including AI/ML, procedural generation, and advanced engine optimization. Experience in architecting 0-to-1 systems..* Prepare examples for: C++, Python, JavaScript, AI/ML, procedural generation.* Compare similar roles before applying.United Kingdom jobsSkilled Worker Visa jobsUnited Kingdom salary guideSalary calculatorRelocation calculatorGoogle sponsorship jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr