Senior Gameplay Engineer & Tech Lead (Unreal)

Lightspeed Studios; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Irvine, California, is seeking a passionate lead gameplay engineer to develop innovative gameplay content systems and experiences. You will be responsible for guiding a team and collaborating with design and production to manage schedules and optimize gameplay systems.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of programming experience, especially in C++, and excels in mentoring and leading a dynamic team. If you enjoy creating engaging gameplay and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional game programming experience.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience performing in a senior or principal software engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a gameplay engineering team to develop innovative gameplay content.
• Manage the gameplay schedule and backlog with design and production.
• Implement and optimize gameplay systems in C/C++.

Skills

Experience working in Unreal Engine

Expert in C++

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate with other engineers

Deep knowledge of gameplay systems

Passion for creating engaging gameplay

Job description

Lightspeed Studios in Irvine, California, is seeking a passionate lead gameplay engineer to develop innovative gameplay content systems and experiences. You will be responsible for guiding a team and collaborating with design and production to manage schedules and optimize gameplay systems.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of programming experience, especially in C++, and excels in mentoring and leading a dynamic team. If you enjoy creating engaging gameplay and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!