Senior Gameplay Engineer

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as a Senior Gameplay Engineer and collaborate with Design, Animation, and Audio teams to build innovative gameplay experiences. You will be responsible for designing gameplay systems, developing and debugging software in C/C++ and scripting, deploying and optimizing software on PC, collaborating with various departments, documenting software, and participating in code reviews. Escape Velocity is a fully remote company supporting team members worldwide, prioritizing honesty, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We value the time and talent of our colleagues and are dedicated to building a culture of play. Apply by clicking the 'apply' button and submitting your resume/CV.

Requirements

• Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles
• Experience using Unreal Engine 4/5
• A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
• Strong math skills
• Well versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
• Keen interest in games

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of our gameplay systems
• Develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++
• Deploy, optimize and test gameplay software on PC
• Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, QA, etc.)
• Document software and features for internal and external teams
• Participate in the code review process

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Fully remote
• Support team members nearly anywhere in the world