Gameplay Programmer

Intrepid Studios; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical benefits

Paid sick/vacation days

401k

Casual work environment

Snacks provided daily

Company lunch Fridays

Job summary

Intrepid Studios is seeking a skilled developer to work on online gameplay features for their acclaimed MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. The role involves close collaboration with designers and artists in a vibrant studio located in San Diego, California. Candidates should have a solid background in C++ and experience in game development.

We offer a full-time on-site position with generous benefits including medical options, paid time off, and a supportive work atmosphere. If you are passionate about video games and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of game industry experience or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Develop online gameplay features in Unreal Engine.
• Work with game designers and artists to create experiences.
• Provide feedback on gameplay for improvement.

Skills

C++

Networked gameplay features

Trigonometry

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Visual scripting environments

Linear algebra

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Math, Engineering

Tools

Perforce

Jira

Job description

Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and most anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation, and the last‑man‑standing action game, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse. Intrepid's rapidly growing studio in beautiful Southern California has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry, and we're always seeking self‑driven and passionate individuals to share in our common goal: making fun games.

Job Description

• Develop online gameplay features in Unreal Engine
• Learn and adopt the coding standards and development philosophies that are embraced by the team
• Work with game designers, artists, and other engineers to create compelling experiences
• Break down design goals into smaller technical tasks
• Provide feedback on gameplay and offer suggestions for improvement
• Evaluate and communicate the potential impact of code changes to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in C++
• Experience with implementing networked gameplay features
• Solid understanding of basic trigonometry
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Math, Engineering, etc. or equivalent ability or experience
• Minimum of 2 years game industry experience, or equivalent
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work
• Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and written
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Passion and enthusiasm for video games
• One or more shipped AAA multi‑player titles preferred
• Experience working with visual scripting environments (e.g. Blueprints)
• Perforce and Jira experience is a plus
• Understanding of linear algebra is a solid bonus

Benefits

All posted positions are on‑site, full‑time, with generous medical benefits options, paid sick/vacation days, and 401k. Intrepid Studios also offers an upbeat, casual, and collaborative environment with snacks provided daily and company lunch Fridays.