Senior Gameplay Engineer

4 months ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Astrid Entertainment

Astrid Entertainment

Astrid is a game and entertainment studio that is bringing together accomplished worldbuilders and game developers to create original IP that is anchored in games and is designed to expand across multiple media experiences and platforms.We live in a br...

Internet Software & Services
1-10
Founded 2022

Description

  • Engineer gameplay systems and implement features and tests in C++ and Blueprints.
  • Prototype gameplay features in collaboration with design and engineering partners.
  • Identify potential problems and risks and propose solutions.
  • Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and support teammates in your area of expertise.
  • Champion engineering quality through code reviews, automated tests, and release processes.
  • Plan, estimate, and prioritize engineering work.
  • Contribute to rapid iteration on technologies and processes that support systemic gameplay.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly across the team.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing video games.
  • Solid knowledge of Unreal Engine.
  • Proven experience engineering gameplay systems.
  • Strong engineering and code design skills.
  • Problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
  • Solid knowledge of C++.
  • Experience with AI tools such as GitHub Copilot.
  • Strong technical communication skills.
  • Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
  • Experience with Epic’s Gameplay Ability System (GAS) is a bonus.
  • Experience building systemic games, including emergent mechanics, interlocking systems, simulation-driven worlds, sandbox titles, or co-op titles, is a bonus.
  • Experience with peer-to-peer and/or client-server multiplayer is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with Steam and/or Epic Game Store is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Great compensation package with equity.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Pension.
  • Unlimited vacation days.
  • Flexible remote work hours as long as team members deliver results.
  • Fully remote work on a distributed team.
  • Regular in-person meetups to synchronize and build team culture.

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