- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Workplace
- Remote
- Employment
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Posted
- 22 August
About this role
Gameplay Engineer
Remote US & Canada
We’re looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.
What You’ll Do Here:
Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay
Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention
Social experiences that make every moment better with others
Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features
Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations
Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design
Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features
Must Haves:
3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry
Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills
Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya
Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content
Careful attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team
Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games
Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming
Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)
Have MMO experience
Nice to Haves:
Python programming
Backend languages such as Go, Erlang and/or PL/SQL
Systems managing persistent account data
Synchronous multiplayer features
Live service multiplayer online games
Mobile games
We look forward to meeting you!
Perks:
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job - there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
• Pre-tax wellness stipend
• Pre-tax work from home stipend
• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
• Support for personal professional development
Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also do require to take a gameplay test. Thank you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $105,000 USD to $133,000 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.
Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area
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thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them. We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation. Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the human psyche worldwide.
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