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Studio Wildcard seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to contribute to ARK Survival Ascended. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and improving gameplay systems and development tools.  Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial.  The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of experience in game development, a deep understanding of gameplay systems, and Unreal Engine 4 proficiency.  The role involves working on an expanding franchise and updating beloved community features utilizing the latest technologies.  Remote or on-site options are available.

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<div class="BambooRichText jss-g435"><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Studio Wildcard - Redmond, WA or Remote</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 15px;">Open role:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Senior Gameplay Programmer</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #1d1c1d; font-size: 15px;">We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build <span>ARK Survival Ascended</span>, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #1d1c1d; font-size: 15px;">And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior Gameplay Programmer who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Responsibilities:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Work with cross-discipline team members to improve existing tools and determine new solutions</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Requirements:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 shipped title.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Advanced understanding of gameplay systems, pipelines, and tools.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Experience using the Unreal 4 Engine</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Pluses:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Degree in computer science or a related field</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Experience with implementing UI features from concept to finish</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Shipped title using the Unreal 4 Engine</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Required Application Materials:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Resume</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Cover Letter which should include</span>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Why you are interested in working for Studio Wildcard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">What games you are currently playing</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">About Studio Wildcard</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #1d1c1d; font-size: 15px;">Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Equal Opportunity Employer</span><br>Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pay Transparency Information</span><br>The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Wildcard Benefits<br></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options</span></p></div>

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