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The Lead Gameplay Programmer will be responsible for a team working on AI and combat systems for an exciting AAA game. This role involves both technical contributions and team management, including programming work and mentoring team members. Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, developing and maintaining gameplay systems, coordinating with design leads, and participating in team discussions. The candidate will also contribute to the design and execution of gameplay systems, meet production schedules, and help build the engineering team by interviewing and hiring.

Synergy Games is a studio established by professionals with more than 15 years of experience in the video game industry. We have worked for companies such as Ubisoft, 2K Games, MercurySteam, Ilion Studios, Konami, Nintendo, Riot Games and Pyro Studios We are developing Synergy Land, a blockchain multiplayer ARPG game, set in a fantasy world, with NFTs and a blockchain-enhanced economy. Inspired by popular games, such as Diablo and Path Of Exile, the game aims to combine the best of these worlds where regular and hardcore players will enjoy the gameplay experience as well as an ecosystem for players who want to collect and trade NFTs, giving to the community true ownership of digital assets. ​ Our Core Values: ​ <ul class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text" style="font-size:15px;"> <li style="line-height:1.6em;" class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Synergy is critical when creating a workplace, key to a diverse and inclusive team, and is the fundamental principle behind our player-driven approach. </li> <li style="line-height:1.6em;" class="wixui-rich-text__text"> We are transparent and honest at the highest possible level. Together we make smarter and more creative decisions. </li> <li style="line-height:1.6em;" class="wixui-rich-text__text"> We have a clear vision of the game we want to do. Creating a great game is based on transparency, honesty, and mutual respect. </li> <li style="line-height:1.6em;" class="wixui-rich-text__text"> We will solve our problems through thoughtful, logical and reasonable discussions.If you think you fit the position we offer, please apply and we will get in touch with you. </li> </ul> We are looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer for a team working on AI and combat systems for an exciting AAA game. This job is a blend of direct technical contribution and team management, balancing programming work in the combat/AI realm with managing, mentoring, and caring for the well-being of your team members. ​ Requirements: ​ <ul class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text" style="font-size:15px;"> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> 5+ years of industry experience as a Gameplay Programmer </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Minimum 1 full project cycle of experience managing in a lead capacity </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Exceptional communication and leadership skills </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Strong practical knowledge of C++, with relevant professional experience.</li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Strong understanding of game-development. </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members. </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Professional experience iteratively implementing gameplay features from inception to delivery. </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Experience mentoring junior team members and providing clear and considered feedback. </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Experience working in all phases of game development, from feature design and implementation to bug-fixing. </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Unreal 4+ expertise with applicable knowledge and experience with Unreal 5 </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Excellent skills in C++ programming and object-oriented architecture with the ability to code and architect game systems and tools </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Excellent Math Skills </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Ability to identify risks early and suggest and execute mitigation strategies </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Detail-oriented planner </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Strong personal communication skills </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Experience/interest in full stack development, including UI/UX through backend </li> </ul> &nbsp; Responsibilities: ​ <ul class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text" style="font-size:15px;"> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Lead a team of engineers, as part of a cross-disciplinary Unreal 5 game development team, at both technical and personal levels </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Develop and maintain gameplay systems such as enemy combat, traversal, abilities, and other core gameplay systems </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Find your ideal balance of management, delegation, and actual implementation </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Coordinate with design lead and other project leadership to identify team needs, set team goals and feature specifications </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Be a positive and proactive team member in the gameplay development process with a keen eye for detail </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Contribute to the design and execution of complex gameplay systems </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Serve as an active participant in team discussions, critiques, and reviews </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Meet production schedules and deadlines </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Help build the engineering team, including interviewing and hiring engineers </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team </li> </ul> Benefits: &nbsp; <ul class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text" style="font-size:15px;"> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Remote work </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Bonus system </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Flexible working hours </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Flexible holiday policy </li> <li class="wixui-rich-text__text"> Highly competitive salary </li> </ul>

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The Team Lead - Documentation role at Adyen involves leading a team of writers to create documentation for developers, including API documentation, SDKs, Release Notes, and integration guides. The lead will support the team's projects and professional growth, ensure a great docs experience, and help automate and optimize documentation and tooling. The role also includes partnering on strategic initiatives with the Global Team Lead and collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs, advance business goals, and socialize the team's impact.

Adyen is a technology company that provides a single platform to accept payments anywhere in the world through any sales channel. Driven by a vision to improve customer experience, streamline processes, and ultimately increase revenue, Adyen enables businesses to process payments across online, mobile, and Point-of-Sale (POS) with over 250 payment methods in 187 transaction currencies. Over 3,500 businesses use the Adyen payment platform, including Facebook, Airbnb, Spotify, Groupon, Evernote, Booking.com, Yelp, Vodafone, Mango, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, O’Neill, and KLM. Adyen is headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, London, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, and Boston.

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Together, you will guide a talented group of writers who are instrumental in documenting our high-impact solutions for a developer audience including: API documentation, SDKs, Release Notes, and integration guides. In this role, you will work closely with the Global Documentation Team Lead, contributing to strategic initiatives and directly managing a team focused on creating exceptional documentation for our developer community. &nbsp; <h3>What you'll do</h3> Lead a high-performing team of writers <ul> <li>Support the projects and professional growth of writers as they document complex product capabilities</li> <li>Help your team deliver a docs experience that developers will love</li> <li>Help strategize solutions to automate and optimize our docs and tooling</li> </ul> Partner on driving strategic initiatives <ul> <li>Set your team’s priorities in alignment with broader business goals</li> <li>Collaborate with the Global Team Lead on strategic initiatives for the Developer Experience and Docs teams</li> <li>Co-lead and execute Adyen’s AI developer experience strategy</li> </ul> Help build and drive collaborative engagement <ul> <li>Engage with stakeholders and collaborators in Product, Engineering, UX, Support, and other functions to understand their business needs, identify opportunities for partnership, advance business goals, and socialize your team's value and impact</li> <li>Remove blockers and improve ways of working across teams</li> </ul> &nbsp; <h3>Who you are</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum 2-3 years experience managing documentation teams, preferably in API docs</li> <li>Experience in leading documentation projects and initiatives (for example, scaling or automation solutions, or migration to new tooling or workflows)</li> <li>Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</li> <li>Experience working with cross-functional leads and stakeholders, gathering support and buy-in for key initiatives&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to effectively inspire, influence, and communicate across all levels of management</li> <li>Partner effectively with developers, product managers, and technical writers to deliver quality documentation</li> <li>Experience writing documentation for UI components, SDKs, and APIs a strong plus</li> <li>Proficiency in using Git and working with a docs-as-code workflow is helpful</li> <li>Open to some domestic and international travel</li> </ul> &nbsp; The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $243,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11U2tgFev7p271JMQWMApZjtpJ3pGHNES7EvscXnsH3k/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>. &nbsp; Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments&nbsp; Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.&nbsp; Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! &nbsp; What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. <a href="https://careers.adyen.com/how-we-hire">Learn more about our hiring process here</a>. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. &nbsp; This role is based out of our Chicago office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles. This role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the Chicago office.

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