Next Level Games seeks a Gameplay Engineer to collaborate with the Game Director, Designers, and Animators in implementing core gameplay mechanics and engine features.  Responsibilities include prototyping and completing features, fine-tuning gameplay, and working with character movement, interactions, controls, AI, and physics.  The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of professional game development experience with C++, strong linear algebra skills, and an understanding of animation and AI systems.  They should demonstrate self-drive, strong problem-solving abilities, and an eye for detail.

Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong. Some of our titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League.

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 <div id="resumator-job-description">WHO WE ARE: Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.&nbsp; We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong. Some of our titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League.&nbsp; At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate. Therefore, we place careful consideration to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun in the process of achieving our shared goals.&nbsp; WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:&nbsp; We are looking for a Gameplay Engineer to join our team at Next Level Games.&nbsp;The Gameplay Engineer will work closely with the Game Director, Designers, Gameplay Engineering Team and Gameplay Animators to implement core gameplay mechanics and engine features.&nbsp; WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:&nbsp;<ul><li>3+ years professional video game development experience&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency with C++&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with character movement, interactions, and controls&nbsp;</li><li>Strong linear algebra skills&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of skeletal animation, real-time physics, and game AI systems&nbsp;</li><li>Eagerness to work with designers while taking features from prototyping through to completion&nbsp;</li><li>Eye for detail with an interest in fine tuning the gameplay experience&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills&nbsp;</li><li>Self-drive and organization&nbsp;</li><li>Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or similar, or equivalent experience&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;YOU SET YOURSELF ABOVE WITH:&nbsp;<ul><li>Worked on at least one shipped AAA console/PC game&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with a custom game engine&nbsp;</li><li>Passion for video games and game design&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive benefits and annual leave, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverage&nbsp;</li><li>Support for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;</li><li>Access to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books&nbsp;</li><li>Join a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store&nbsp;</li><li>A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note this is a hybrid position, requiring at least three days per week at our Vancouver studio.&nbsp;The hiring range for this position is $82,500 - $105,000&nbsp;CAD annually and is subject to change. The final base salary compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;We wish to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.&nbsp;</div>
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