Gameplay Engineer
Job Description
Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based AAA game development studio for Tencent Games, is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to join their team in Irvine, California. The studio focuses on developing open-world games with sophisticated player-driven gameplay and mature storytelling. They foster an open, transparent environment with a No Blame Culture where innovation and pushing boundaries are encouraged.
The role involves designing and implementing gameplay systems and features for a new AAA open-world game. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of game programming experience, expertise in C++ and 3D math, and experience with large-scale game development for PC and consoles. They value collaborative work with cross-disciplinary teams and the ability to create efficient, well-tested code.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $87,100 to $202,900 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), generous vacation time, and potential for sign-on bonus and restricted stock units. The studio emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth in a supportive environment.
As part of Lightspeed Studios, a global game developer with teams across multiple countries and creator of successful titles like PUBG MOBILE, this role offers the opportunity to work on genre-defining games while being part of a diverse, innovative team that values both technical excellence and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities For Gameplay Engineer
- Design, implement, and support quality gameplay systems and features
- Collaborate directly with engineers, designers, artists and animators
- Author lean, high-performance, maintainable code
- Actively profile and optimize gameplay features
- Participate in testing and documentation of game systems
- Help build and maintain an open team culture
Requirements For Gameplay Engineer
- 3+ years of professional game programming experience
- Experience bringing large-scale game title to completion on PC and consoles
- Expert in C++, debugging, and 3D math
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with AAA proprietary engines or Unreal and Unity (preferred)
- Experience with game console hardware (preferred)
- Understanding of game asset pipelines (preferred)
- Knowledge of animation, physics or game AI (preferred)
Benefits For Gameplay Engineer
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation package
- Restricted stock units
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) plan
- 15-25 days vacation
- 13 days holidays
- 10 days paid sick leave
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