Lead Gameplay Programmer

Epic Games•Cary, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. They will be responsible for driving the gameplay engineering team and collaborating and iterating with gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. They will play a critical role in the development of features for upcoming seasons of Rocket League.

Requirements

Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
Experience leading a team of gameplay engineers within a shipped AAA titles
Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions
Experience working on a live service game
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Keen interest in games

Responsibilities

Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, and be the primary hub of communication and information for other disciplines
Distill high-level feature requests into meaningful, actionable work items and delegate effectively to the team
Deliver core gameplay features efficiently and on time, and speak up when the team is over- or under-scoped
Lead the vision for different gameplay systems and features
Propose and review architecture, systems, and technical approaches to ensure that they satisfy requirements and promote a healthy codebase
Jump in and write code when necessary

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)
Company events
Company-wide paid breaks
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment