2k Games

Gameplay Engineer

2k Games$80K — $100K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of industry or related experience
  • Previous contributor to a gameplay engineering team
  • Strong 3D Math skills with C/C++ experience
  • Familiarity with Object-Oriented design principles
  • Commitment to code quality, documentation, and testing
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with player-centric systems (character, camera, control)
  • Current console experience
  • Desired familiarity with Unreal Engine technology

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design and art teams to achieve creative visions
  • Architect and implement new gameplay systems and features
  • Adapt existing systems and build new technology within Unreal 5
  • Stay updated on technological advancements in gaming
  • Identify and mitigate technical and developmental obstacles
  • Collaborate with engineering, animation, and audio teams

Benefits

  • Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
  • Culture of collaboration and support
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning
  • Positive and respectful company culture
  • Focus on delivering meaningful player experiences
Full Job Description
As a Gameplay Engineer at Cloud Chamber you will bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision, ensuring that our player-centric gameplay feels as impactful as it looks. You will work in close collaboration with a talented development team, report to our Associate Technical Director, and be responsible for helping the team craft compelling and immersive gameplay systems that support our creative ambitions, ultimately bringing the world of BioShock to life.

What You'll Do:
  • Work closely and constructively with design and art teams to realize creative ambitions.
  • Architect and coordinate the implementation of new Gameplay systems and features for player verbs, camera, weapon, etc.
  • Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order to fulfill the project's technical needs and achieve its creative goals.
  • Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.
  • Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks.
  • Partner closely with design, engineering, animation, and audio to further the goals of the project.

What We'll Do Together:

At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change. We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to overcome developmental obstacles.

Skills & Experiences:
  • 3+ years industry or related experience.
  • Previous experience being a contributor to a gameplay engineering team.
  • Strong 3D Math skills with C/C++ experience.
  • Experience with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity of Object-Oriented (OO) design principles.
  • Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures.
  • Debugging/Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Understanding of current data structures, algorithms and methodologies.
  • Experience working with player-centric systems, such as character, camera, and control (3Cs).
  • Current console experience.
  • Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology is desired.

Who You Are:
  • A reliable, positive force multiplier, actively seeking opportunities to integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment.
  • A solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, package information for diverse audiences, and deliver difficult feedback with empathy and professionalism.
  • A persistent and self-motivated person with a proactive mindset.
  • Able to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities.
  • An active listener able to build and maintain trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, understand differing perspectives, and navigate organizational complexity with tact and emotional intelligence.
  • Highly open to feedback and direction, possessing a desire to learn new skills, and capable of producing quick, quality revisions based on new insights or constraints.
  • A strong owner of your tasks, who strives to drive their work forward autonomously while maintaining a critical eye for detail and organization, ensuring high standards of quality.
  • Dedicated to upholding Cloud Chamber's core values, contributing to a positive and respectful company culture while striving for excellence in all endeavors.

For candidates located in Quebec:
  • Proficiency in French is required.
  • Proficiency in English is required to effectively collaborate with teams based in the United States.

About 2k Games

2K Games is an American video game publisher based in Novato, California. The company was founded in January 2005 by Take-Two Interactive, and is best known for publishing the NBA 2K series of basketball games. Other popular franchises published by 2K Games include the Borderlands series, the BioShock series, and the Mafia series. The company has also published several licensed games based on popular movies and TV shows, such as The Walking Dead and WWE.
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