Associate Lead Gameplay Programmer

1 Month ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Lead Gameplay Programmer will be responsible for developing new game features, coordinating with other leads, and ensuring the project meets technical quality and performance goals. They will work closely with the Lead Gameplay Programmer to establish and uphold best practices and mentor other developers. They will also assist with technical design, planning tasks, and integrating new tools. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities, with a talent for fostering positive team dynamics.
Must have:
  • 10 years of game industry experience as a gameplay programmer
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with PC and/or console games
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • At least 2 credits from an AA or AAA game
  • Excellent organizational skills
Good to have:
  • Experience working with multiplayer games
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job Details

We're looking for an experienced Associate Lead Gameplay Programmer to join this team in creating a new experience for RPG players. The company is working to deliver a unique first title which combines influences from multiple games.
 
Role responsibilities:
  • Develop new game features together with other developers
  • Coordinate with other leads to plan, resolve dependencies and blockers
  • Ensure project meets technical quality and performance goals in close collaboration with the Lead Gameplay Programmer and other tech leads.
  • Work closely with the Lead Gameplay Programmer to establish and uphold best practices, coding standards, and efficient workflows.
  • Contribute to planning and sprint management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
  • Assist with overseeing technical design for core game systems
  • Assist in evaluating and integrating new tools and technologies to enhance gameplay development processes.
  • Assist with technical design and planning tasks
  • Assist with enforcing project code standards
  • Assist with refactoring existing game features
  • Mentor other developers
  • Create and hold presentations for the team or external collaborators as needed
 
Skills and knowledge:
  • 10 years of relevant game industry experience as a gameplay programmer
  • Proven experience leading teams of engineers, either as direct Lead or acting Lead, with demonstrated success in delivering complex gameplay systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a talent for fostering positive team dynamics
  • Strong Problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with PC and/or console games
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Preferably experience working with multiplayer games
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • At least 2 credits from an AA or AAA game
  • Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent organizational skills

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