Gameplay Programmer

2 Hours ago • 2-7 Years • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

High Voltage Software is seeking experienced Gameplay Programmers to collaborate with art and design teams, creating and iterating on innovative gameplay features. Responsibilities include utilizing rapid prototyping, ensuring strong architectural and algorithmic decisions, embracing feedback, ensuring technical excellence across platforms, enhancing existing systems, contributing creative ideas, and writing robust code. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in Unreal Engine, 4-7 years of professional game development experience on PC/consoles with shipped titles, a degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent, strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in C++, strong mathematical skills, extensive game knowledge, excellent communication, experience with live service games, and a passion for video games. The role involves building visually stunning games.
Must have:
  • 2+ years Unreal Engine exp.
  • 4-7 years game dev experience
  • C++ proficiency
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with live service games
  • Strong mathematical skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401K plan
  • Great work-life balance

Job Details

Description


High Voltage is actively seeking experienced Gameplay Programmers to join our rapidly growing Engineering team. We firmly believe that the best gameplay experiences are the result of collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. As a Gameplay Programmer at High Voltage, you will play a vital role in driving the development of future gameplay features.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with art and design teams to create and iterate on innovative gameplay features.

• Utilize rapid prototyping techniques while ensuring strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made.

• Embrace and respond to critical feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Ensure technical excellence across multiple platforms to deliver top-quality games.

• Enhance existing gameplay systems to optimize player experiences.

• Contribute creative ideas throughout the entire game production and development process.

• Write robust and maintainable code to deliver high-quality gameplay mechanics and tools.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Unreal Engine development.

• 4 to 7 years of professional game development experience on PC and consoles, with shipped titles.

• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Possess a keen analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in C++ programming language, including the ability to code and architect engaging gameplay mechanics and tools.

• Strong mathematical skills to support complex gameplay systems.

• Extensive knowledge of games and the ability to articulate strengths and weaknesses in existing game designs (interest in online games is preferred).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration.

• Experience working on live service games.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

• In-depth understanding of gameplay principles and the ability to create immersive and enjoyable player experiences.

• Passion for video games and a genuine enthusiasm for the industry.

If you’d like to be part of building a visually stunning game and you think you’re a perfect fit, then we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and we’ll be in touch soon.

How can High Voltage supercharge your future?

Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy the following:

  • Opportunity to work on some of the biggest AAA games in the industry
  • Great work-life balance
  • Collaborative and casual work environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
  • 401K plan

*Employment eligibility for any position at High Voltage Software is limited to individuals residing Illinois or Louisiana. Therefore, if you do not currently reside in one of the aforementioned states, relocation will be necessary to join our team.

High Voltage Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.

https://www.artstation.com/highvoltagesoftware

Role Information: EN
Studio: High Voltage
Location: Americas, United States, Illinois, Louisiana
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Remote

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