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Senior/Principal Software Engineer (Gameplay)
ZipRecruiter, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionAs a gameplay subject matter expert (SME) on our first project, you will be responsible for bringing various player facing features and systems to life. You’ll help the art, design, and engineering teams understand what’s possible in the gameplay domain under resource and technical constraints, and provide guidance around how to achieve performance, aesthetic, and functional requirements. You’ll be in a prime position to contribute creatively as a member of a small team iterating rapidly. Longer term, you’ll also help the team establish and uphold technical standards around performance, stability, extensibility, and maintainability.
Our ideal candidate is humble, values teamwork, shows initiative, operates autonomously, and is excited to work in a well-funded startup environment. Key Responsibilities
Implement gameplay features and systems
Provide accountability around the use of gameplay systems and tools with regards to best practices
Ensure gameplay feature implementations achieve performance and functional requirements
Contribute to technical direction and quality standards across the codebase
Support non-engineering disciplines in understanding what’s possible and the cost/benefit associated with various technical solutions
Regularly provide collaborative feedback focused on achieving a top-quality player experience
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required Skills
Advanced C++ skills
6+ years of gameplay engineering experience using Unreal Engine
Strong knowledge of common game development architectural patterns
Comfortable working in large code bases
Strong debugging skills
Experience collaborating cross discipline on gameplay features and systems
A desire to create great player experiences
An understanding that we can only succeed as a cohesive team and supporting each other is fundamental to that success.
Desired Skills
Experience implementing multiplayer features on an Unreal Engine project
Experience using Unreal Insights to optimize an Unreal Engine project
Full cycle game development experience (prototype, pre-production, production, release)
Experience working on teams that use the Agile development methodology
Benefits
Work from home (anywhere in the US)!
Flexible hours – 32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum
3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days
Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts
401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary
Employee stock options
Salary Bands By Level: Senior Software Engineer 1 - 110k to 150k Senior Software Engineer 2 - 150k to 180k Principal Software Engineer - 180k to 220k
Our ideal candidate is humble, values teamwork, shows initiative, operates autonomously, and is excited to work in a well-funded startup environment. Key Responsibilities
Implement gameplay features and systems
Provide accountability around the use of gameplay systems and tools with regards to best practices
Ensure gameplay feature implementations achieve performance and functional requirements
Contribute to technical direction and quality standards across the codebase
Support non-engineering disciplines in understanding what’s possible and the cost/benefit associated with various technical solutions
Regularly provide collaborative feedback focused on achieving a top-quality player experience
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required Skills
Advanced C++ skills
6+ years of gameplay engineering experience using Unreal Engine
Strong knowledge of common game development architectural patterns
Comfortable working in large code bases
Strong debugging skills
Experience collaborating cross discipline on gameplay features and systems
A desire to create great player experiences
An understanding that we can only succeed as a cohesive team and supporting each other is fundamental to that success.
Desired Skills
Experience implementing multiplayer features on an Unreal Engine project
Experience using Unreal Insights to optimize an Unreal Engine project
Full cycle game development experience (prototype, pre-production, production, release)
Experience working on teams that use the Agile development methodology
Benefits
Work from home (anywhere in the US)!
Flexible hours – 32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum
3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days
Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts
401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary
Employee stock options
Salary Bands By Level: Senior Software Engineer 1 - 110k to 150k Senior Software Engineer 2 - 150k to 180k Principal Software Engineer - 180k to 220k