Senior Gameplay Engineer

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS

Who We Are:

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!

Who You Are:

We are looking for a Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with designers and an experienced engineering team to create innovative gameplay mechanics and tools within scalable and flexible systems. You’ll work across various domains including player control and abilities, AI and navigation, world systems, in-game tools, and more, with exposure to areas such as networking, animation, physics, rendering, UI/UX, streaming, and audio. You'll have the opportunity to lead key features from design to final polish, collaborating closely with dev partners to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of game mode systems for an AAA multiplayer game, ensuring smooth integration with other systems (e.g., networking, animation, AI, backend, UI)
• Drive iterative prototyping and refinement of gameplay features while maintaining high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to create tools and systems that enhance productivity and enable seamless gameplay experiences
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and leadership to improve team performance and foster growth
• Focus on delivering polished, player-facing features that meet quality standards and enhance player experience

Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a gameplay engineer on AAA multiplayer games, with expertise in designing and optimizing multiplayer gameplay systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and strong understanding of 3D math, algorithms, and data structures
• Experience designing and implementing systems that improve designer workflows and enhance overall productivity
• In-depth knowledge of adjacent systems like networking, AI, backend and UI, and how to integrate them effectively
• A strong passion for creating high-quality, polished gameplay that delivers an engaging player experience

Relevant Experience:

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $160,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
 
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
 
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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