Senior Gameplay Engineer

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Game Engine • $110,160 PA - $230,040 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS seeks a Senior Gameplay Engineer with 7+ years of experience to contribute to a PC/Console game developed in Unreal Engine 5. Responsibilities include implementing gameplay systems, assisting with UI, sound, and networking as needed, optimizing performance, and providing playtest feedback. The ideal candidate will have experience owning/designing at least one core gameplay system (UI, animation, physics, combat, pathing, AI, abilities, PCG, networking), proficiency in C++, solid 3D math skills, and at least one shipped AAA online game. The role offers opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to a creative start-up environment.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience
  • Experience designing gameplay systems
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Solid 3D math skills
  • Shipped AAA online game experience
Good to have:
  • Unreal or Unity Engine experience
  • First-person shooter experience
  • Free-to-play game experience
  • Engineering or science degree
Perks:
  • Freedom to work across disciplines
  • Creative and collaborative culture
  • Sign-on payment (potential)
  • Relocation package (potential)
  • Restricted stock units (potential)
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

What the Role Entails

Are you eager to make your dream game? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our new team. You will work on various systems for a PC/Console game with Unreal Engine 5, participate in game design discussions and play test the game with the team.

What you’ll get to do: 

  • Implement gameplay systems in UE5

  • Help with UI, sound, networking etc. if needed

  • Optimizing game performance

  • Playtest the game and provide feedback

Who We Look For

What we are looking for: 

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience

  • Experience in owning/designing at least one of the systems in past projects:

    • UI, animation, physics, combat, pathing, AI, abilities, PCG, networking etc.….

  • Enthusiasm in playing games

  • Fluency in C++ with at least 5 years of experience

  • Solid 3D math skills: linear algebra and vector math.

  • At least 1 shipped AAA online games. 

  

Pluses:  

  • Experience with Unreal or Unity engine. 

  • Experience with first person shooter games.

  • Experience with free to play game

  • An engineering or science degree

Perks: 

  • Freedom to dip your toes into other disciplines and influence others beyond the boundaries of your role. 

  • Highly creative and collaborative start-up culture. 

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $110,160.0 to $230,040.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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