Senior Gameplay Programmer

Studio Wildcard; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Parental Leave

PTO

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Sick Time

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Studio Wildcard is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to design, implement, and enhance gameplay systems and the tools used by artists and designers. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary team members to refine existing tooling and pioneer new solutions within the ARK franchise.

The role requires deep knowledge of gameplay systems and pipelines, plus hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and shipped titles. A proactive, versatile developer is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 shipped title.
• Advanced understanding of gameplay systems, pipelines, and tools.
• Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers.
• Work with cross-discipline team members to improve existing tools and determine new solutions.

Skills

Gameplay programming

UI implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years.

And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior Gameplay Programmer who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers

• Work with cross-discipline team members to improve existing tools and determine new solutions

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 shipped title.

• Advanced understanding of gameplay systems, pipelines, and tools.

• Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development

• Experience using the Unreal 4 Engine

Pluses

• Degree in computer science or a related field

• Experience with implementing UI features from concept to finish

• Shipped title using the Unreal 4 Engine

About Studio Wildcard

Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.

Wildcard Benefits

• We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.
• Medical (5 different plans to choose from)
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) option
• 100% covered Parental Leave
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Unlimited Sick Time
• FSA/ HSA options