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Gameplay Programmer

Art Director

Level Designer

A creative Gameplay Programmer is sought to join our team! This role involves implementing new gameplay objects, systems, and mechanics, collaborating with the development team to iterate on game design. We use our original game engine to innovate. Remote work is central to our culture, with employees across the U.S., England, Canada, Australia, and Japan, though a Los Angeles office is available but not required.

<p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">A creative Gameplay Programmer is sought to join our team! As a gameplay programmer, you will be responsible for implementing new gameplay objects, systems, and mechanics into our game, while collaborating with the development team to iterate on implementation of the game design. We push the boundaries of what games can achieve by using our original game engine to work more creatively, and so that we can continuously innovate on exciting new ideas. Remote working is in our DNA – since our inception in 2018, we have had employees across the U.S., England, Canada, Australia, and Japan. While we welcome people to join us in our Los Angeles office, this will never be a requirement.</p><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Responsibilities</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with the programming team to develop gameplay systems such as player states/actions, enemies, boss battles, level objects, UI, etc.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate closely with design and art teams to ensure features match expectations</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Document gameplay features and systems</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Requirements</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong game programming skills in C# or C++</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A deep understanding of 3D math, collision, physics, game AI and other common gameplay elements</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience shipping at least one commercial video game title as part of a team</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Creative mentality - you view programming as a medium for expressing your ideas</li><li class="leading-relaxed">An eye for detail - you care about motion arcs, animation timings and the quality of their execution</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Self-motivated - you relish finding creative solutions to problems</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent teammate - you are responsible, accountable, and enjoy collaborating with others</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Minimum 3-5 years of game industry experience with at least one shipped commercial title</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Must be comfortable with GitHub, Perforce, or other comparable version control systems</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Pluses</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Advanced knowledge of C/C++</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with 3D graphics programming</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience developing on video game consoles</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience working with an in-house proprietary game engine</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Perks</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Remote working for all employees in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or Japan, with the opportunity for Los Angeles-based employees to collaborate in-office</li><li class="leading-relaxed">3+ weeks of PTO within the first year</li><li class="leading-relaxed">2 weeks holiday time off at the end of every year</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Unlimited sick days</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Full employee medical, vision, and dental insurance</li><li class="leading-relaxed">401(k) with Employer Matching</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave</li></ul><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Please include a link to your GitHub and/or portfolio for consideration. Resumes without this information will not be considered.</p><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Equal Opportunity Statement</h3><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Evening Star is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.</p>

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Gameplay Programmer

Art Director

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