Lead Gameplay Programmer
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. You'll drive the gameplay engineering team and play a critical role in feature development for upcoming seasons. In this role, you will Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, serving as the primary communication hub across disciplines Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively Deliver core gameplay features on time, flagging when the team is over- or under-scoped Define the vision for gameplay systems and features Propose and review architecture and technical approaches to ensure they meet requirements and support a healthy codebase Write code directly when needed
Requirements
- Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles
- Experience leading a gameplay engineering team on shipped AAA titles
- Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect and implement gameplay mechanics and tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working on a live service game
- Excellent communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Multi-platform development experience is a plus
- Passion for games is a plus
Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, serving as the primary communication hub across disciplines
- Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively
- Deliver core gameplay features on time, flagging when the team is over- or under-scoped
- Define the vision for gameplay systems and features
- Propose and review architecture and technical approaches to ensure they meet requirements and support a healthy codebase
- Write code directly when needed
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)
- Events and company-wide paid breaks
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
