Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer

Overview

Do you love games and the technology that drives player pursuit and engagement? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with creative talent? Would you like to help Bungie build and launch Marathon, their next enduring game-as-a-service?

As a Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer at Bungie, you will help design and build Marathon's player pursuit engine. You will collaborate closely with creative partners, build the features that enable our game's player progressions, achievement and customization, and craft the game's long term player pursuits. As part of a diverse company that prizes creativity, technical excellence, and work-life balance, you will work with a fun and inspirational cross-discipline team devoted to creating world-class gaming experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain production-quality code using C++
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to build new gameplay experiences
• With minimal oversight, design and build new technologies, systems and gameplay.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3+ years of professional game development experience using C++
• Effectively communicate with fellow engineers to jointly design, write, and review code by driving team consensus and alignment
• Effectively write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation and email communication, with the ability to summarize complex topics and achieve alignment across multiple teams

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Experience working on systemic gameplay features such as itemization, crafting, economy, rewards, abilities, progression, retention, etc.
• Experience working on a live service game
• Experience designing and building networked game systems

Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

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.

Bellevue Pay Range

$156,000—$183,000 USD

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