Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer (Unannounced Project)
ArenaNet
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Posted:
August 1, 2023
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Hybrid
About the position
We are seeking a Gameplay Engineer with professional experience in shipping games using the Unreal Engine. In this role, you will collaborate closely with designers and other team members to build systems, explore design ideas, and provide options to designers. Your expertise in Unreal development will be valuable in guiding and mentoring both veteran and junior teammates. If you are passionate about working alongside designers to bring innovative ideas to life and enjoy producing high-quality code, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with designers and across other disciplines to build systems and explore design ideas
- Provide options to designers and seek opportunities to find the fun through regular iteration and playtests
- Share knowledge with both veteran and junior teammates to guide them in learning best practices, tips, and tricks with the Unreal Engine
- Be a resource for teammates for questions, architectural advice, and general help
- Work closely with designers and other disciplines using UE4 throughout the full cycle of development to ship a game
- Understand performance costs of gameplay systems and how to diagnose, debug, and optimize them
- Use strong listening skills to understand design goals and creatively synthesize solutions based on experience and engine capabilities
- Present options in a way that makes sense to designers and the rest of the team
- Mentor and teach teammates
Requirements
- Professional experience shipping games in the Unreal Engine
- Knowledge of best practices, tips, and tricks with the Unreal Engine
- Ability to work closely with designers and other disciplines using UE4 throughout the full cycle of development to ship a game
- Understanding of performance costs of gameplay systems and ability to diagnose, debug, and optimize them
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Ability to creatively synthesize solutions for design goals based on experience and engine capabilities
- Mentoring and teaching skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short and long term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Remote work option (specific states listed)
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and collaborative team
- Mentorship and teaching opportunities
- Opportunity to work with Unreal Engine and learn best practices
- Chance to contribute to the development of innovative ideas and gameplay systems
- Focus on maintaining quality and stability in a fast-paced environment