Senior Gameplay Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Gameplay Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for game development, a deep understanding of gameplay systems, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality code in Unreal Engine. You will play a crucial role in implementing, and optimizing core gameplay features for our exciting new projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement gameplay systems and features, ensuring a fun and engaging player experience.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, animators, and other engineers to bring game concepts to life.
• Optimize gameplay code for performance and stability across various platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game development, with a focus on Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in C++ and blueprints with Unreal Engine.
• C++ and Blueprint experience with Unreal Engine 5
• Experience with various gameplay systems, including AI, physics and character control.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with console development.
• Experience with some Unreal Engine animation systems, such as Animation Blueprints, animation state machines, and skeletal character animation retargeting.
• Collaboration with Animators, Character Artists, Designers, and Technical Animators, to help develop and optimize character movement systems, animation sharing, and procedural animation.
• Experience debugging Unreal Engine Graphics
• Shipped a game using Unreal Engine 5

Benefits as Steel Wool include:

Company bonus program

Flexible time off policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contribution

Optional HSA/FSA/DCFSA

Automatic employer-provided disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with partial employer matching after 1 year of employment

Permanent remote work - work from anywhere that you can collaborate effectively with your team!

Steel Wool Studios is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.