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Senior Gameplay Engineer

5 Days ago • 4-8 Years • Systems Design • $120,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer at 31st Union, you'll collaborate with designers and engineers to create innovative gameplay mechanics and tools for Project ETHOS, a free-to-play, 3rd-person rogue-like hero shooter. Responsibilities include leading the development of game mode systems, ensuring smooth integration with other systems (networking, animation, AI, backend, UI); iterative prototyping and refinement of gameplay features; collaborating on tools to enhance productivity; mentoring junior engineers; and delivering polished, player-facing features. You'll work across various domains, including player control, AI, world systems, and more. This role requires extensive AAA multiplayer game experience, proficiency in C/C++, and strong 3D math, algorithm, and data structure skills.
Must have:
  • Extensive AAA multiplayer game experience
  • Proficiency in C/C++
  • Strong 3D math, algorithm, and data structure skills
  • Lead game mode system development
  • Gameplay feature prototyping and refinement
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine familiarity

Job Details

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS

Who We Are:

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!

Who You Are:

We are looking for a Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with designers and an experienced engineering team to create innovative gameplay mechanics and tools within scalable and flexible systems. You’ll work across various domains including player control and abilities, AI and navigation, world systems, in-game tools, and more, with exposure to areas such as networking, animation, physics, rendering, UI/UX, streaming, and audio. You'll have the opportunity to lead key features from design to final polish, collaborating closely with dev partners to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of game mode systems for an AAA multiplayer game, ensuring smooth integration with other systems (e.g., networking, animation, AI, backend, UI)
  • Drive iterative prototyping and refinement of gameplay features while maintaining high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
  • Collaborate with designers and engineers to create tools and systems that enhance productivity and enable seamless gameplay experiences
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and leadership to improve team performance and foster growth
  • Focus on delivering polished, player-facing features that meet quality standards and enhance player experience

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience as a gameplay engineer on AAA multiplayer games, with expertise in designing and optimizing multiplayer gameplay systems
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming and strong understanding of 3D math, algorithms, and data structures
  • Experience designing and implementing systems that improve designer workflows and enhance overall productivity
  • In-depth knowledge of adjacent systems like networking, AI, backend and UI, and how to integrate them effectively
  • A strong passion for creating high-quality, polished gameplay that delivers an engaging player experience

Relevant Experience:

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $160,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate.

Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews.

If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.

 Join our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community: https://thirtyfirstunion.com/values

31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.

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About The Company

Established in 2019, 31st Union is a San Francisco Bay Area studio formed with a common purpose of crafting highly engaging entertainment and a commitment to putting fans first. We are an association of diverse game makers driven by a passion for our art and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build games that thrill players everywhere. We cherish our studio independence and autonomy, and value the collaborative support of our publisher 2K and parent company Take-Two Interactive, one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies.

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