Gameplay Engineer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity Entertainment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO allowance

Private Medical & Dental Healthcare

Discretionary Studio Bonus

Health & Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Escape Velocity Entertainment in Washington, DC is seeking a Gameplay Engineer who will create new gameplay experiences and take ownership of large gameplay features. The ideal candidate has professional game development experience, strong C++ skills, and works well independently.

Benefits include a generous PTO allowance, private healthcare, and a discretionary studio bonus. Escape Velocity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles.
• Strong analytical skills and creativity in problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of gameplay systems.
• Develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++.
• Collaborate with internal departments and participate in code reviews.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 4/5

Problem-solving

Mathematics

Communication

Game Design Analysis

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• A generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• 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.