Job Title:Senior Expert Gameplay Engineer - Raven Software - Middleton, WI
Requisition ID:R028063
Job Description:Your MissionYour mission is to create, implement, and refine highly cinematic, player-first experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of gamers worldwide as a Senior Expert Gameplay Engineer.
Thriving in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment is essential. This role requires agility and flexibility, as you'll collaborate closely with a variety of internal and external partners. Through prototyping, iteration, and a commitment to high-quality standards, you'll craft engaging and rewarding player experiences.
This position demands a balance of creativity, technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of player motivations to develop unforgettable in-game moments. Above all, we seek an innovative and dedicated engineer who will help bring our game to life-setting a new standard for excellence in the competitive AAA FPS space.
This role is based in our Madison, WI office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.
What you bring to the tableThe video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Develop, modify, and debug gameplay and related engine C/C++ code
- Develop, modify, and debug gameplay code in proprietary scripting language
- Deploy, evaluate performance, optimize and test software on PC client and server platforms
- Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, animation, QA, etc.)
- Co-develop and collaborate with other Activision studios
- Document software and features for internal and external engineering teams
- Participate in the scheduling, design, performance and code review process
Player ProfileMinimum requirementsExperience
- Shipped at least one game title
- 13+ years of experience in software engineering
- Experience in gameplay related fields like AI, physics, animation, weapons, scripting, networking
- Background in working in multi-threaded code
- Extensive experience working with C/C++ programming
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members
- Strong 3D math skills
- Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming
Key Attributes
- Creative, motivated, focused, passionate, results-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to write efficient, clean, readable, portable, and reliable code
- Passion for games
Extra PointsExperience
- Experience working with first-person shooter gameplay
- Experience with working with networking services like PSN, Xbox Live, or Steam
RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $149,100.00 - $275,876.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
