Sr. Gameplay Engineer
Description For Sr. Gameplay Engineer
Netflix is seeking a Sr. Gameplay Engineer to join their Boss Fight Entertainment team. This role is responsible for the management, design, and implementation of game systems, providing technical mentorship and guidance for junior engineers. Key responsibilities include working on gameplay and engine features, collaborating with senior engineers to define technical specifications, supporting project leads, developing tools and processes, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate should have advanced programming skills, 8+ years of experience in delivering production-level code, experience shipping multiple successful game products, and expertise in mobile development and Unity 3D. This remote position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$600,000 and comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k), stock options, and paid time off. Netflix values diversity and maintains an equal-opportunity workplace.
Responsibilities For Sr. Gameplay Engineer
- Work on key gameplay and engine features independently or in a supervisory capacity over a small, cross-disciplinary team
- Collaborate with Principal/Director level engineers to define technical specifications for large systems
- Support project Lead and fill in as needed for project meetings
- Partner with other engineers to develop tools and processes that improve efficiency and quality
- Develop and update feature documentation, maintain shared library of tech and process documentation
- Independently design and implement key systems and gameplay features
- Demonstrate expertise/ownership in at least one major area of the codebase
- Mentor, motivate and inspire other engineers
- Help guide or lead cross-disciplinary dialogs to drive features from initial concept to completion
- Partner with principal/director-level engineers to drive coding standards and best practices
Requirements For Sr. Gameplay Engineer
- Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related degree, or equivalent work experience
- 8 years' experience in delivering production-level code in a professional environment
- Experience shipping multiple successful game products into the marketplace
- Experience supporting a live service
- iOS and Android mobile development experience
- Real-Time strategy and Unity 3D game development experience
- Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle, and practices
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or other defect tracking software
Benefits For Sr. Gameplay Engineer
- Health Plans
- Mental Health support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Stock Option Program
- Disability Programs
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Family-forming benefits
- Life and Serious Injury Benefits
- Paid leave of absence programs
- 35 days annually for paid time off (for full-time hourly employees)
- Flexible time off (for full-time salaried employees)
