Gameplay Engineer

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Game Design • $63,000 PA - $80,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

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.
Must have:
  • 3+ years game dev experience
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Character movement & controls
  • Linear algebra skills
  • Skeletal animation knowledge
  • Real-time physics understanding
  • Game AI systems knowledge
Good to have:
  • AAA console/PC game experience
  • Custom game engine experience
  • Passion for game design
Perks:
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave
  • Performance bonus program
  • Health coverage
  • Mental health support
  • In-studio gym
  • Media library
  • Employee committees
  • Discounted Nintendo products

Job Details

WHO WE ARE:
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. 

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. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 
We are looking for a Gameplay Engineer to join our team at Next Level Games. 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. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

  • 3+ years professional video game development experience 
  • Proficiency with C++ 
  • Experience with character movement, interactions, and controls 
  • Strong linear algebra skills 
  • Understanding of skeletal animation, real-time physics, and game AI systems 
  • Eagerness to work with designers while taking features from prototyping through to completion 
  • Eye for detail with an interest in fine tuning the gameplay experience 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Self-drive and organization 
  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or similar, or equivalent experience 
 

YOU SET YOURSELF ABOVE WITH: 

  • Worked on at least one shipped AAA console/PC game 
  • Experience with a custom game engine 
  • Passion for video games and game design 
 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:  

  • Competitive benefits and annual leave, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverage 
  • Support for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program 
  • Access to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books 
  • Join a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!  
  • Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store 
  • A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth   
  • A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact  
 

Please note this is a hybrid position, requiring at least three days per week at our Vancouver studio. 

The hiring range for this position is $82,500 - $105,000 CAD annually and is subject to change. The final base salary compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience.  

We wish to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.  

We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver. 

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