Lead Gameplay Programmer

Unreal Gigs • $120K — $150K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms.
  • Experience leading engineering teams on shipped AAA titles.
  • Strong C++ programming skills to architect gameplay mechanics and tools.
  • Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in live service games development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong teamwork capabilities with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
  • Passion for gaming.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and coach gameplay engineers while facilitating communication across disciplines.
  • Break down high-level feature requests into actionable tasks for the team.
  • Deliver core gameplay features efficiently while managing scope appropriately.
  • Lead the vision and development of various gameplay systems and features.
  • Propose and review technical architecture to ensure codebase health and requirements fulfillment.
  • Collaborate with art and design teams to ensure gameplay mechanics align with functional goals.
  • Integrate systems collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and contribute code when needed.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Long-term disability and life insurance included.
  • 401k with a competitive matching program.
  • Robust mental well-being program offering free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time with employee recognition for tenure, including paid sabbaticals after 7 years.
  • Company-wide paid breaks and celebratory events throughout the year.
Full Job Description
ENGINEERING - GAMES
What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Engineer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. They will be responsible for leading the gameplay engineering team and collaborating and iterating with gameplay programmers, game designers, producers, and artists. They will play a critical role in feature development for Rocket League.
In this role, you will
  • Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers and be the primary hub of communication and information for other disciplines
  • Distill high-level feature requests into meaningful, actionable work items and delegate effectively to the team
  • Deliver core gameplay features efficiently and on time, and speak up when the team is over- or under-scoped
  • Lead the vision for different gameplay systems and features
  • Propose and review architecture, systems, and technical approaches to ensure that they satisfy requirements and promote a healthy codebase
  • Work closely with art and design leads to ensure gameplay mechanics meet functional requirements and uphold our high standards
  • Work closely with other engineering disciplines to integrate systems in support of the player experience, as well as write code when necessary
What we're looking for
  • Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
  • Experience leading a team of engineers within shipped AAA titles
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
  • Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions
  • Experience working on live services games
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
  • Keen interest in games
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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