Senior Gameplay Programmer
Skydance Interactive is looking for a skilled Sr. Gameplay Programmer to join our engineering team. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and extending major game subsystems, creating and optimizing gameplay elements, and working with the design team to implement ideas while providing technical and creative feedback. We believe that a small, focused, and dedicated team of talented people can create exceptional games.
Responsibilities
Design and implement gameplay features within an established framework
Take technical ownership of major game subsystems
Work closely with designers and artists to implement their ideas, providing technical and creative feedback
Implement, debug and optimize systems in C/C++ and other languages
Implement and augment tools to expose features to content creators
Provide time estimates to leads and management; keep co-workers informed about progress of programming deliverables as well as non-programming prerequisites for feature implementation
Identify and communicate risks and roadblocks
Mentor and support others on the programming staff
Requirements
BS – MS in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
Excellent C++ programming and systems design skills, other languages a plus
5 years + programming experience, including game industry experience
Experience working with Unreal Engine 4
Have performed multi-disciplinary work with large-scale game engine architecture
Shipped at least one game as Senior Gameplay Programmer
Respect for sound engineering principles, must be at ease working with the grain of existing code paradigms
Strong math skills
Rapid learner, able to absorb and understand complex systems
Passion for games and game technology
Comfortable working closely with Designers, Artists, and other members of the development team in a highly iterative environment
Prior work, personal or professional, that shows exceptional insight and skill of execution
Passionate about working in a VR studio
Able to work in the United States
Extra Points For…
Experience shipping a VR title
Experience shipping product on Xbox One/PS4 consoles
