Senior Gameplay Engineer – Gameplay Tools

teamLFG; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

teamLFG is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer – Gameplay Tools to help create engaging games that connect players. In this role, you will build robust gameplay systems on Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless collaboration with a diverse team dedicated to innovative game development.

You will be responsible for writing and maintaining C++ code, guiding teammates, and working closely with content creators. Competitive pay ranges from $160,000 to $240,000, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Experience in building components and tools for designers and artists.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain gameplay systems and tools in C++.
• Provide technical guidance to teammates on code and content development.
• Collaborate with content creators and engine team for game development.

Skills

C++ coding and debugging

Communication with stakeholders

Building designer- and artist-facing components

Development with Unreal Engine

Job description

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Would you like to work on something comedic with lighthearted and whimsical characters? And are you excited to build the systems and tools to help others create a rich, innovative game?

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer – Gameplay Tools on teamLFG, you’ll help build the bridge between the engine and our content creators, empowering them to create the game in an online environment that is robust, performant, and sustainable. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and cross-discipline team devoted to turning a creative dream into a new franchise at PlayStation.

We look for candidates who value joining a mission-focused team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain production-quality gameplay systems, workflows, and tools in C++ on Unreal 5 with minimal oversight
• Provide technical guidance to teammates on how to build code and content to work nicely with our simulation and network model
• Collaborate daily with the content creators and engine team to define and develop the blocks used by the content team to build the game

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals
• Experience building designer- and artist-facing components and tools
• Experience with development using the Unreal Engine

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Experience with development on a variety of platforms (PC, console)

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay range: $160,000 – $240,000 USD in Seattle; may vary by region
• Top-tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products
• Bonus package may be available
• Flexible remote role