Marathon Gameplay Engineering Lead
Job Description
- Experience leading engineers in planning, development, and shipping
- Experience with entity-component architectures for gameplay
- Experience working on a live service game
- Experience working on networked gameplay
- Build and maintain production quality C++ code
- Design and build player gameplay features
- Effective communication with engineers for code design, writing, and review
- Communicate with technical and non-technical customers
- Mathematics background in trigonometry, linear algebra, and calculus
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Generous 401(k) matching
- Flexible time off policies
- Paid parental leave
- Social clubs
Do you love games and the technology that enables the crafting of multiplayer gameplay experiences? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with creative talent? Would you like to help Bungie continue to build amazing gameplay as part of the Marathon team?
As a Gameplay Engineering Lead at Bungie, you will collaborate with other engineers to build and enhance Marathon's gameplay sandbox. You will learn how Marathon’s gameplay systems work, you will learn our networked gameplay architecture, and you will help formulate our strategy for extending the sandbox in a constantly evolving live-service environment. Most importantly, you will work with a fun and dedicated team devoted to creating world-class gaming experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guide five Marathon gameplay sandbox engineers
- Collaborate with design leads to develop technical solutions that meet their needs
- Manage two to four gameplay engineers, providing support, technical mentorship, constructive feedback, and career development coaching
- Be a driver, decision-maker, or guide for technical decision-making in the area, as appropriate
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to build and maintain production quality C++ code
- Experience designing and building player gameplay features
- Effective communication with fellow engineers to jointly design, write, and review code through team consensus and alignment
- Ability to communicate with customers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals
- Mathematics background in trigonometry, linear algebra, and calculus
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Experience leading (managing, mentoring, or guiding) engineers through planning, developing, and shipping is a huge plus
- Experience with entity-component architectures for implementing gameplay
- Experience working on a live service game
- Experience working on networked gameplay
This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.
So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!
Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.
