Senior/Principal Software Engineer (Gameplay)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Implement gameplay features and systems
• Provide accountability around the use of gameplay systems and tools with regards to best practices
• Ensure gameplay feature implementations achieve performance and functional requirements
• Contribute to technical direction and quality standards across the codebase
• Support non-engineering disciplines in understanding what's possible and the cost/benefit associated with various technical solutions
• Regularly provide collaborative feedback focused on achieving a top-quality player experience

Requirements

• Advanced C++ skills
• 6+ years of gameplay engineering experience using Unreal Engine
• Strong knowledge of common game development architectural patterns
• Comfortable working in large code bases
• Strong debugging skills
• Experience collaborating cross discipline on gameplay features and systems
• A desire to create great player experiences
• An understanding that we can only succeed as a cohesive team and supporting each other is fundamental to that success

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing multiplayer features on an Unreal Engine project
• Experience using Unreal Insights to optimize an Unreal Engine project
• Full cycle game development experience (prototype, pre-production, production, release)
• Experience working on teams that use the Agile development methodology

Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Proficiency in C++
• Game development experience across multiple phases (prototype to release)

Benefits & Perks

• Work from home (anywhere in the US)!
• Flexible hours - 32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum
• 3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days
• Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
• Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts
• 401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary
• Employee stock options