Gameplay Engineer

About this role

Join a remote live games team as a Gameplay Engineer to develop sophisticated social gaming features including seasonal events, quests, and multiplayer systems. You'll design and refine networked gameplay mechanics while collaborating closely with designers and backend engineers in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and debug networked gameplay systems and features
• Create limited-time seasonal events with unique gameplay mechanics
• Develop quests and daily activities to drive user retention
• Build gameplay systems and tooling that allow designers to author content
• Iterate rapidly based on testing feedback and player data
• Provide technical guidance on game design decisions

What they're looking for

• C++, C#, or C programming with OOP principles
• 3D vector mathematics
• MMO gameplay systems experience
• Scripting languages (Lua, JSON, data formats)
• 3D art tools (Maya or similar)
• Networked multiplayer systems
• Backend languages (Go, Erlang, PL/SQL preferred)
• Python programming (nice to have)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Paid time off, holidays, and two-week winter break
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources including Headspace and EAP
• Pre-tax wellness and work-from-home stipends
• Pet insurance, professional development support, and employee discount portal