Gameplay Engineer

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Gameplay • $49,530 PA - $149,243 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Develop and maintain gameplay systems for a leading social game. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and debugging networked gameplay features, creating limited-time events and daily activities to enhance user retention, and collaborating with designers and backend engineers. The ideal candidate possesses strong 3D vector math skills, experience with 3D art tools like Maya, and proficiency in C++, C#, or C# and scripting languages. Experience with MMOs is a plus. The role involves iterative development based on testing and feedback, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years relevant programming experience
  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills
  • Experience with 3D art tools (Maya)
  • Gameplay system development
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or C#
  • Experience with scripting languages (LUA, JSON)
Good to have:
  • Python programming
  • Backend languages (Go, Erlang, PL/SQL)
  • Persistent account data management
  • Synchronous multiplayer features
  • Live service multiplayer online games
  • Mobile game experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Annual discretionary bonus

Job Details

Gameplay Engineer

Remote US & Canada

We’re looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.

What You’ll Do Here:

  • Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay

  • Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention

  • Social experiences that make every moment better with others

  • Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features

  • Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations

  • Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design

  • Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features

Must Haves: 

  • 3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry

  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills

  • Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya

  • Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content

  • Careful attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team

  • Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games

  • Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming

  • Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)

  • Have MMO experience

Nice to Haves: 

  • Python programming

  • Backend languages such as Go, Erlang and/or PL/SQL

  • Systems managing persistent account data

  • Synchronous multiplayer features

  • Live service multiplayer online games

  • Mobile games

We look forward to meeting you!


Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also do require to take a gameplay test. Thank you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The salary range for this position is $49,530 USD to $149,243 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.

 

 

#LI-Remote 

Similar Jobs

LegalZoom - Trademark Attorney

LegalZoom

United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Morning Star - Principal Software Engineer

Morning Star

Delhi, India (Hybrid)
1 Year ago
OKX - Financial Analysis Manager

OKX

Singapore (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Glean - Solutions Engineer - East

Glean

(Remote)
8 Months ago
Sega (UK) - Senior Development Manager

Sega (UK)

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
gym class vr  - VR Gameplay Engineer - Generalist (Senior / Staff / Principal)

gym class vr

California, United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
Epic Games - Gameplay Designer

Epic Games

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Synergy Games - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Synergy Games

(Remote)
2 Months ago
welevel  - Senior Gameplay Designer

welevel

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
5 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Senior Gameplay Designer

CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

GoMotive - Enterprise Account Executive

GoMotive

Mexico City, Mexico (Remote)
3 Months ago
truecaller - Staff Android Engineer

truecaller

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
2 Months ago
TAG - Managing Director - EMEA

TAG

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Varonis  - Senior Legal Counsel – Software Licensing and Commercial Contracts

Varonis

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Tesla - Associate Event Coordinator

Tesla

Les Pennes-Mirabeau, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Marsh McLennan - Employee benefit associate

Marsh McLennan

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Qualcomm - SOC Design/Integration -Sr Lead

Qualcomm

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
truecaller - Director of Engineering

truecaller

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Brainrider - Talent Bench

Brainrider

United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Sonar Source - Recruitment Coordinator

Sonar Source

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in United States

Meow Wolf - Graphic Designer

Meow Wolf

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (Remote)
1 Week ago
Shield AI - Staff Perception Software Engineer, Sensor Fusion (R3473)

Shield AI

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
WebFX - Jr. Web Marketing Specialist - Strategy Track

WebFX

Fort Myers, Florida, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Informa Group - Senior Digital Content Editor

Informa Group

Boulder, Colorado, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Veeam Software - Backend Engineer

Veeam Software

Seattle, Washington, United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
WebTech Corporation - Mechanical Engineer III

WebTech Corporation

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
C3 IoT - Solution Engineer

C3 IoT

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Scale AI - Security Engineer (Infrastructure)

Scale AI

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
bytedance - Software Engineer, Inference

bytedance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Saronic Technologies - Industrial Engineer

Saronic Technologies

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Gameplay Jobs

Epic Games - Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, UEFN

Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
playrix  - Lead C++ Software Engineer (Gameplay)

playrix

Armenia (Remote)
9 Months ago
Riot Games - Staff Software Engineer, Gameplay

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
traega - SENIOR GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER

traega

United States (Remote)
4 Weeks ago
10 Chambers - Senior Gameplay Programmer

10 Chambers

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
1 Month ago
gunfire games - Senior Gameplay Programmer

gunfire games

Austin, Texas, United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
11 Bit Studios - Regular/Senior Gameplay Designer (Frostpunk 2)

11 Bit Studios

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
gym class vr  - VR Gameplay Engineer - Player Interactions & Physics

gym class vr

California, United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
bohemia interactive - Associate Gameplay Programmer

bohemia interactive

Prague, Prague, Czechia (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Senior AI/Gameplay Programmer

Rockstar Games

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Shanghai, China (On-Site)

Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)

Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)

El Segundo, California, United States (On-Site)

Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)

United States (Remote)

Canada (Remote)

United States (Remote)

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Thatgamecompany

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug