Gameplay Engineer

1 Week ago • All levels • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Gameplay Engineer at Embark Studios, you'll collaborate with designers and engineers to create innovative gameplay systems and tools using Unreal Engine, C++, and AngelScript. Responsibilities include prototyping, iterating, and shaping the gameplay experience, ensuring technical decisions enhance player enjoyment. The ideal candidate possesses a creative mindset, understands good gameplay, is proficient in programming, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Experience with multiplayer games or Unreal Engine is a plus. The company values a 'gameplay-first' approach and encourages experimentation within a supportive and diverse team.
Must have:
  • Creative and curious mind
  • Good grasp of good gameplay
  • Proficient in C++ and AngelScript
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Fluent in English
Good to have:
  • Multiplayer game experience
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Ability to 'speak design'
  • Passion for games
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Passionate colleagues
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Job Details

As a Gameplay Engineer, you will join a small team and collaborate closely with some of the most talented developers in the industry to craft something truly special.

We believe that great games are made in creative environments where builds are always playable and teams can move fast and test as many ideas as possible. We iterate quickly and encourage experimentation. You will work in close collaboration with our designers and to create the systems and tools we need to realize that environment.

The games we're making are built in Unreal Engine with C++ and Angelscript.

Example of responsibilities 

  • Work with designers and engineers to bring innovative gameplay ideas to life
  • Prototype, iterate, and help shape the gameplay experience
  • Take a "gameplay-first" approach, ensuring technical decisions enhance the player experience

We would love if you have

  • A creative and curious mind
  • A good grasp of what good gameplay looks and feels like
  • An interest in computer science and programming as a craft
  • A problem-solving mindset and willingness to work in an iterative, fast-moving environment
  • Fluent in English - our team comes from all over the world!

 Additionally one or some of these would be a great bonus

  • Experience working on multiplayer games or shooters
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • Ability to speak "design"
  • A deep passion for games with significant hands-on experience as a player
  • The ability to draw from personal gameplay experiences when developing

 

At Embark we offer competitive salaries, passionate colleagues to share knowledge with and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together.

We welcome game makers of all sex, class, colour, age, gender identity, education, religion, opinion, culture, nation of origin, language, sexual orientation, shape, size, and ability.

Did we leave anyone out? Well, we welcome you, too! We think that the gaming industry is made better when everyone has a seat at the table.

Be yourself at Embark and make games while doing so. Please apply with confidence. We can’t wait to hear from you (in English)!

If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, feel free to apply to us via our "Open Application."

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About The Company

Embark Studios was founded in November 2018 by a group of Swedish game industry veterans. Today Embark Studios has more than 300 game-makers applying breakthrough technologies to reimagine how games are made and what they can become. In 2023 Embark released THE FINALS®, our first game, We have another two experiences in production — the PvPVe survival action shooter ARC Raiders® and the creative platform wim®.

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