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Alejandro Arbelaez

@alejandroarbelaez

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Software/Game Engineer | Unreal, Unity, C++, C# | Gameplay systems & interactive experiences

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for remote opportunities where I can contribute as a Game Engineer, Gameplay Engineer, or Software Engineer. I enjoy building interactive systems, solving complex technical problems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create high-quality products.

Game Engineer with 10+ years of experience building interactive software, gameplay systems, and user-focused experiences across Unreal Engine and Unity.

I specialize in gameplay programming, systems implementation, debugging, and creating reliable technical solutions that improve player experiences. My background combines software engineering, game development, UX design, and technical problem solving, allowing me to collaborate effectively with programmers, designers, artists, and QA teams.

I have worked on projects ranging from mobile games to larger interactive experiences, contributing to gameplay features, tools, optimization, prototyping, and production workflows. I am experienced with Unreal Engine, Unity, C++, C#, Blueprint, Git, and Perforce.

I enjoy working on complex systems, understanding how things work under the hood, and turning ideas into polished, maintainable products. I am looking for remote opportunities where I can contribute as a Gameplay Engineer, Software Engineer, or Interactive Systems Developer while continuing to grow technically.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Game Engineer

Current

Amber

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Develop gameplay systems and interactive features using Unreal Engine in a production environment, collaborating with designers, artists, QA, and engineers to deliver player-facing features.
Contribute to technical decisions, debugging workflows, and implementation strategies across gameplay systems.
Worked on Mexican Ninja, contributing to AI behaviors, level generation.

Unity Engine C#Gameplay Programming Interactive Systems Debugging Performance Optimization Tooling Technical Documentation

Programmer

Mad Bricks

Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Developed and maintained gameplay features in Unity across multiple production cycles, implementing mechanics, UI systems, bug fixes, and player experience improvements.
Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to iterate quickly based on design requirements and testing feedback.

Unity C#Gameplay Programming UI Debugging Iterative Development Game Mechanics Remote Collaboration

Game Programmer

C2 Game Studio

Dec 2015 - Nov 2021 (5 years 11 months)

Progressed from Game Programmer into a multidisciplinary role combining gameplay programming, UX, technical art, and QA. Developed gameplay systems in Unreal Engine and Unity, implementing controls, UI, interactions, VFX/SFX, and technical solutions. Collaborated with design and art teams to deliver polished game features.

Unreal Engine Unity Gameplay Programming UX Design VFX SFX Integration QA Support Performance Optimization Debugging Production Pipelines

Freelance Web Developer

Freelance

Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Designed app UX and user experiences, analyzed requirements, and built web interfaces using Node.js, Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Created UX prototypes/wireframes with Balsamiq and iterated designs through development.

UX Design Requirements Analysis Prototyping Node.Js Development Python HTML CSS JavaScript Balsamiq

Freelance Engineer

C2 Game Studio

Aug 2014 - Mar 2015 (7 months)

Ported and delivered Nitro Chimp for Samsung Smart TV and contributed UX design for the TV experience. Used Unity 3D and Plastic SCM to support debugging and update delivery.

Unity Smart TV Porting UX Design Plastic SCM Debugging Update Support Technical Problem Solving

Requirements Analyst

Bon Appétit

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 (4 months)

Performed requirements elicitation and documentation and created UX prototypes for application features using Balsamiq. Translated user needs into documented requirements and user experience designs.

Elicit Requirements Requirements Documentation UX Design Prototyping Balsamiq

Game Programmer

C2 Game Studio

May 2012 - Dec 2012 (7 months)

Updated and debugged Cowboy Guns iOS, redesigning touch-control UX and implementing In-App Purchases and an Audojo controller for iPad. Delivered bug fixes and application updates to support release readiness.

IOS Touch Controls In App Purchases Audojo Controller Debugging UX Development