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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.

About the Hiring Team

Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.

What the Role Entails

• Support and maintain a culture of fast iteration and practical problem-solving.
• Participate in playtests, conduct analyses, and offer guidance and suggestions for gameplay optimization
• Implement systems for gameplay
• Optimize gameplay code for speed and memory usage.      

Who We Look For

• Passion for playing and making games.
• High sense of integrity, openness to give others insightful feedback, and respect for fellow teammates.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Good math skills in linear algebra and geometry.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages: C#, JavaScript, LUA, Python, etc.
• Experiences in some of these areas: pathfinding, game AI, actor control, and/or animation control.
• Record of shipping at least one AAA game on PC or console from inception to finish.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with Unity3D or Unreal.
• A degree related to engineering or science.
• Experience with isometric game projects.

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $78,840.0 to $133,920.0 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.