Gameplay Engineer

4 Months ago • 3-6 Years • Game Programmer • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Gameplay Engineer needed for a AAA game development studio in Auckland, New Zealand. Responsibilities include creating high-performance, robust gameplay mechanics, abilities, and systems in Unreal Engine 5. This role requires proficiency in C/C++/UE-C++, experience with UE Gameplay Ability Systems, AI programming, and behavior trees. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with artists and designers throughout the game development lifecycle, including bug fixing and optimization. Experience shipping games on current-gen consoles and PC is a plus.
Must have:
  • Fluent in C/C++/UE-C++
  • Gameplay engineering experience (3-6 years)
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 experience
  • UE Gameplay Ability Systems
  • AI programming & behavior trees
  • Teamwork and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience shipping games on current-gen consoles/PC
  • Knowledge of software design patterns

Job Details

Description

Gameplay Engineer, Auckland, New Zealand

Description 
  
The Gameplay Engineer will be a part of developing gameplay mechanics, gameplay abilities, and higher-level gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5. 
  
Essential Job Functions 
  
  • Create high-performance, robust, maintainable systems in a AAA game dev environment. 
  • Develop new gameplay systems and mechanics in Unreal Engine. 
  • Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code. 
  • Understanding the constraints of a game development cycle (know when bug fixing, and optimization become more important than new features). 
  • Communicate accurate and daily status updates to your team leads, producers, and QA regarding tasks/features. 
  • Work with external development partners. 
  • Adhere to team coding standards and practices, such as code review and blueprint reviews 
  • Other duties may be assigned to accomplish company or department objectives 
  
Knowledge Requirements 

  • Fluent in C/C++/UE-C++ 
  • Solid experience of gameplay engineering. 
  • Strong 3D skills and programming gameplay. experiences in Unreal Engine 4/5. 
  • UE 4 or 5 experience strongly desired. 
  • Experience with UE Gameplay Ability systems. 
  • Experience with AI programming and UE behavior trees 
  • Work cohesively with a team of programmers, artists, and designers to design, prototype, and implement gameplay features. 
  • Experience shipping games on current generation consoles and PC is a plus. 
  • Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code. 
  • Knowledge of common software design patterns and the ability to discuss their utility. 
  • Effective communicator in a team-oriented environment. 
  • Passionate about game development and games. 
  
Qualifications and Education Requirements 
  
  • 3-6 years of professional game programming experience. 
  • 2+ years of professional experience with Unreal engine. 
  • 1+ years of professional experience with UE Gameplay Ability systems. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or equivalent work experience. 
  
  
Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. 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, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.    
  
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Blind Squirrel Games is an independent video game studio located in Orange Country, CA; Austin, TX; & Auckland, NZ.

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