Senior Gameplay Engineer

4 Months ago • 4-6 Years • Combat Design • $157,000 PA - $235,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Gameplay Engineer will play a critical role in implementing core gameplay mechanics and systems for a high-profile AAA console title. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining key systems (weapons, abilities, player movement, networking, AI); writing efficient, high-standard code; optimizing gameplay for performance and feel; collaborating with designers and engineers; providing team guidance; playtesting and debugging; assisting leadership with planning and risk mitigation; participating in architectural discussions and code reviews; and developing workflow tools. The ideal candidate will have strong gameplay experience, technical and leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset, with expertise in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and C++.
Must have:
  • 4+ years game dev experience (2+ in gameplay)
  • Unreal Engine (4+ years)
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Gameplay system implementation (weapons, AI, etc.)
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

*** This position is full-time in office ***

About the Role:

Sony PlayStation Studios is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title .

We are a newly established AAA studio based in Los Angeles, driven by a team of seasoned industry leaders and experienced game developers. Our mission is to create the next groundbreaking AAA original IP while reimagining the development process with a lean and highly efficient approach to creativity . We’re seeking talented individuals who share our vision and are eager to join us on this journey.

We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer based on location in our LA studio, who will report directly to the Director of Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a combination of solid gameplay experience, exceptional technical and leadership skills, and collaborative mindset, paired with a passion for games.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will play a critical role in implementing the core mechanics and systems that define overall gameplay experience. In this role, you will work closely with designers, artists, and your engineering peers, to help bring gameplay ideas to life, ensuring they are polished, engaging, and performant. This role requires a deep passion for games, strong problem-solving skills, and desire to collaborate across disciplines.

  • Design, develop, and maintain some of the key systems that make up the overall gameplay technology stack, including weapons, abilities, player movement , networking, and AI.
  • Write clear and efficient code that adheres to the highest degree of industry and studio standards.
  • Identify and help optimize gameplay code to ensure exceptional gameplay feel for our players – while keeping scalability and maintainability in mind.
  • Collaborate with designers to prototype and refine gameplay features that align with the project's creative vision.
  • Provide guidance to the team , helping identify tradeoffs between various technic al /architectural choices, with the goal of translating creative ideas into practical solutions.
  • Actively take part in playtesting to help identify and convert playtest feedback into actionable steps for engineering team.
  • Collaborate with QA to test gameplay systems efficiently, debug and resolve issues in a timely manner .
  • Assist Senior Leadership and Production team in planning upcoming features, identifying risks and mitigations.
  • Actively participate in architectural discussions, contribute to technical documentation, and code review process.
  • Help develop iteration and workflow tools to streamline the process of authoring and rapid iteration of gameplay systems.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4+ years of demonstrable game development experience, with at least 2 years in gameplay related disciplines working alongside a team of designers and engineers.
  • You have a strong interest, instinct and passion for gameplay feel and enjoy working with creative disciplines to deliver exceptional experiences for players.
  • E xperience working in Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5) for 4+ years . AAA experience is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ , and familiarity with common scripting languages .
  • Experienced in designing and implementing some of the key gameplay features such as weapons, abilities, player movement, networking, and AI.
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering stable and polished features.
  • You are experienced in break ing down complex problems into smaller, incrementally achievable goals .
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary , distributed team.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$157,000 — $235,400 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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