Thatgamecompany

Gameplay Engineer

Thatgamecompany$105K — $133K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry
  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills
  • Proficient in 3D art tools like Maya
  • Experience developing gameplay systems for designer use
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Fluency in C, C++, or C# and object-oriented programming
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (LUA, JSON)
  • MMO experience

Responsibilities

  • Create limited-time events with unique gameplay
  • Develop quests and daily activities to boost user retention
  • Design social experiences to enhance player interaction
  • Write, debug, and improve networked gameplay systems
  • Respond quickly to testing feedback and iterate on designs
  • Provide technical insights and game design ideas
  • Collaborate with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunity for annual discretionary bonus
  • Standard employee benefit programs
Full Job Description
Gameplay Engineer

Remote US & Canada

We're looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.

What You'll Do Here:
  • Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay
  • Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention
  • Social experiences that make every moment better with others
  • Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features
  • Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations
  • Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design
  • Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features
Must Haves:
  • 3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry
  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills
  • Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya
  • Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team
  • Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games
  • Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming
  • Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)
  • Have MMO experience

Nice to Haves:
  • Python programming
  • Backend languages such as Go, Erlang and/or PL/SQL
  • Systems managing persistent account data
  • Synchronous multiplayer features
  • Live service multiplayer online games
  • Mobile games

We look forward to meeting you!

Perks:
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job-there's no waiting period before they kick in.
• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
• Pre-tax wellness stipend
• Pre-tax work from home stipend
• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
• Support for personal professional development

Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also do require to take a gameplay test. Thank you!

The salary range for this position is $105,000 USD to $133,000 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.

Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area

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About Thatgamecompany

Thatgamecompany is an American video game development company founded in 2006 by University of Southern California students. The company is known for creating games that deliver meaningful, emotional experiences to players. Their games have won numerous awards and have been praised for their unique art style, music, and storytelling. Thatgamecompany's most popular titles include Journey, Flower, and Sky: Children of the Light.
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