Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay

Summary

Join our team as a Principal Software Engineer to develop gameplay features and systems for our new action-packed combat-focused MMO developed in Unreal Engine. This role can be fully remote.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years in game development and experience developing and maintaining gameplay mechanics and systems in desktop or console games
• A minimum of 7 years programming in C++
• Experience using Unreal Engine
• Experience architecting and implementing game systems, user interfaces, tools, networked features, etc
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines such as art, design and engineering
• Effective communication: must be able to explain technical concepts, constraints, and problem solve with non-engineers
• BS degree in Computer Science or a related field or 5+ years industry experience as the degree equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement gameplay features and systems in Unreal Engine and C++
• Develop client and server networked gameplay code
• Work with the Production, Design, Art and QA teams to plan, implement and iterate on game concepts and features
• Integrate gameplay systems with other parts of our platform
• Maintain and extend engine code

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and experience in 3D desktop or console MMOs with RPG elements
• Experience optimizing features to performance targets
• Working understanding of game networking concepts - peer to peer, client/server, latency compensation, etc

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Fully Remote
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• ADP Employee Discount Program
• Daily Lunch (in office only)
• Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)