World Interaction Lead, Gameplay Programmer

Summary

Join us in creating worlds that move people as a Lead Programmer for BioShock 4, managing gameplay systems development, mentoring team members, and working closely with design and art leads.

Requirements

• 10+ years industry or related experience
• Previous experience leading a gameplay engineering team
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Strong 3D Math skills with expert C/C++ experience
• Strong understanding of current data structures, algorithms and methodologies
• Wide range of game application and game engine skills (e.g., AI, physics, camera, animation, audio, etc.)
• Current console experience
• Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology desired

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Gameplay Programmer for our World Interactive Systems Pod which owns all non-Player and non-AI gameplay systems
• Work closely with the Lead Designer and Lead Producer of your Pod on: scheduling, strategy, and support
• Coordinate efforts across internal and external development groups, and helping to guide the technical direction of Gameplay across the project
• Partner closely with design, other engineering groups, animation, and audio to further the goals of the project
• Mentor and support the programmers on your team, both internal and CoDev, training them into ever increasing skills and capabilities
• Support your team and help them provide technical designs for new features and/or changes in engine
• Work in Unreal 5 to build new technology and adapt existing systems to fulfill the project’s creative requirements
• Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a high degree of detail with peers, partners, and different cultural groups across multiple disciplines
• Build and nurture strong relationships with our other projects’ Engineering Teams, utilizing their expertise when appropriate
• Ensure effective contributions from our Co-Development partners; ensure they are part of the team
• Facilitate ensemble code reviews to provide visibility and engagement
• Maintain the values of Cloud Chamber

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• 15 days of vacation leave per year (subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year)
• 10 sick days per calendar year