Senior Gameplay Engineer

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Gameplay • $101,000 PA - $186,754 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing gameplay development, working with design and content teams to enhance gameplay systems. Your responsibilities include independently contributing to the design of gameplay systems, developing and debugging gameplay software in script and C/C++, optimizing and testing on PC and console platforms, collaborating with other departments, identifying and fixing bugs, and balancing immediate needs with long-term scalability. This role demands a passion for creating engaging gameplay experiences and a commitment to delivering high-quality results within a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of gameplay development experience.
  • 1 shipped product working as a senior gameplay engineer.
  • Fluency in 3D math, related to game programming.
  • Strong design sensibilities and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of C++ programming and practices.
Good to have:
  • Experience with AAA play-control logic.
  • Experience with modern animation techniques.
  • Experience with game physics simulation.
  • Experience with networked game logic.
  • Experience with game AI.
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account.
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time.
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs.

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Gameplay Engineer - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

R025343

Job Description:

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the hardest-working and versatile development teams in the industry.  We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment.  We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on X.

Your Mission

Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Gameplay Engineer to oversee gameplay development. As the Senior Gameplay Engineer, you'll work with our design and content teams to push our gameplay systems to new heights of AAA fun and visual fidelity. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:   

  • Independently contribute to the design of our gameplay systems

  • Develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++

  • Deploy, optimize, and test gameplay software on PC and console platforms

  • Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, QA, etc.)

  • Proactively identify issues and fix bugs.

  • Balance immediate needs with a focus on long-term scalability.

Player Profile

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of gameplay development experience.

  • 1 shipped product working as a senior gameplay engineer.

  • Fluency in 3D math, related to game programming.

  • Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills.

  • Strong knowledge of C++ programming and practices.

Pluses:

  • Experience with AAA play-control logic, especially on an FPS title.

  • Experience with modern animation techniques

  • Experience with game physics simulation.

  • Experience with networked game logic.

  • Experience with game AI.

Our World 

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.  

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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