Gameplay Engineer | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer/Winter holidays

Private Medical & Dental Healthcare

Health & Wellbeing allowance

Discretionary Studio Bonus

Top range home tech

Region-based benefits

Job summary

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc. is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to work with Design, Animation, and Audio to craft new gameplay experiences and own large features.

You will develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++, and deploy, optimize and test on PC. You will collaborate with other departments, document features, and participate in code reviews, leveraging a strong analytical mind, C++ expertise, and a passion for great games.

Qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in C++ with the ability to architect gameplay mechanics and tools.
• Good understanding of game design and ability to critique existing designs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and independence.
• Creative thinker capable of novel problem-solving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in game development

Unreal Engine 4/5

Analytical problem solving

C++ programming

Game design sense

Communication skills

Independent work ethic

Creative problem solving

Tools

Unreal Engine 4/5

C++

Job description

What we are looking for:

As a Gameplay Engineer, you will work closely with Design, Animation, and Audio to create new gameplay experiences and take ownership over large gameplay features. A flexible mindset is essential for this role, as you\'ll have significant opportunities to contribute to the design process and help shape the product through your ideas and input.

What we will do together:

• 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

What you will bring:

• 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
• 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

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits, on what we believe is a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. But that doesn\'t necessarily make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are ‘Fully Remote’ and support team members nearly anywhere in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you\'re clocking. We\'re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we\'re not wasting yours and we\'re all always working on the most important things.

A few benefits you can expect from us:

• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home set up
• Other benefits based on your region

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.