What the Role EntailsLightSpeed LA is seeking for a talented and enthusiastic Lead Gameplay Engineer to join our new studio in sunny Irvine California. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for games and solving ambitious technical and creative problems. Join us and help build a team and culture of mutual respect and passion that pushes boundaries while having lots of fun!
- Work with and lead a gameplay engineering team to craft development of innovative gameplay content systems and experiences
- Work with design and production and engineering leadership to manage the gameplay schedule and backlog
- Implement, debug and optimize gameplay systems in C/C++ and other languages
- Author lean, high-performance, maintainable code
- Cultivate strong cross-disciplinary working relationships based on honesty and transparency among various departments within the studio
Leadership and Management:- Provide technical leadership across multiple gameplay systems and features
- Mentor, develop, and learn from engineering colleagues
- Be a leadership resource for engineers across the entire gameplay team
- Help build and maintain an open and energetic team culture
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide guidance, feedback, and support their professional development
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring a diverse and skilled team that aligns with project requirements
- Facilitate team-building activities to promote a positive and collaborative working environment
Who We Look For- Experience working in Unreal Engine
- Passion and enthusiasm for creating fun and engaging gameplay through iteration and innovation
- Experience bringing multiple large-scale game titles to completion on PC and consoles
- 7+ years of professional game programming experience
- Experience managing direct reports
- Experience performing in a senior or principal software engineering role or equivalent
- Ability to collaborate with other engineers, designers, artists and other game developers
- Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
- Deep knowledge of gameplay systems involving AI, animation, physics, and character-related systems from engine to game
- Expert in C++, debugging, and 3D mathematics
- Enjoy working closely with creative and technical team members
- Value lean, simple, efficient, well-tested code
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:- Experience with game console hardware
- Understanding of game asset pipelines
Why Join Us?Perks and Benefits:
Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA.
• Free daily lunch
• Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks
• 401k with employer match
• Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement
• Financial wellness sessions
• Flexible spending account
• Team building and company outings
• Parental leave for new parents
• Company paid health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness training
• Travel insurance
• Preventive care
If the above sounds like you, or if you'd like to know more about the role, we'd love to hear from you to see if we might be a good fit for each other! Contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Location State(s)
US-California-Irvine
The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $147,800.00 to $343,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee's tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
