Lead Gameplay Engineer

6 Minutes ago • 7 Years +

Gameplay

Job Description

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Lead Gameplay Engineer to join their development team. This role combines creative and programming skills, working with engineers, designers, and artists to create, implement, and optimize new systems and tools for an exciting upcoming AAA project. The studio offers a collaborative environment and supports flexible work arrangements, including in-studio, hybrid, and fully remote options across North America.

Good To Have:

Strong animation, physics, or network experience
Experience with UE4 or UE5
Previous work on Multiplayer Action Games and FPS's
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering

Must Have:

Work with an interdisciplinary team to design, prototype, and implement gameplay systems
Collaborate with Gameplay Tech Director and design teams to craft memorable gameplay experiences
Write core systems forming the basis of the gameplay experience
Use existing technology to achieve new and unique game features
Profile and optimize code to meet memory and CPU budgets
Provide mentorship and coaching for team members, including 1:1s, career development, performance evaluations, and goal setting
7+ years of professional game programming experience
Proficiency in C/C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines
Strong leadership, mentorship, and teaching abilities
Shipped at least one AAA title as a gameplay programmer
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Perks:

100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
401k Matching
Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
Career Improvement Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
Generous Time Off Policy
Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

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At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are looking for a Lead Gameplay Engineer to be a part of our development team. This role is a perfect blend of creative and programming where you will work with our engineers, designers and artists to tackle the challenges of creating, implementing and optimizing new systems and tools for our exciting upcoming project!

Responsibilities

Work with an interdisciplinary team of artists, designers, and programmers to design, prototype, and implement a variety of gameplay systems
Work closely with the Gameplay Tech Director and design teams to craft memorable gameplay experiences
Write core systems that will form the basis of the gameplay experience
Use existing technology to achieve new and unique game features
Profile and optimize code to meet memory and CPU budgets
Provide mentorship and coaching for team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career developments, performance evaluations, and goal setting.