Senior Gameplay Engineer

Wildlight Entertainment is a brand-new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world, and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and is treated with respect.

We're looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer with experience building game systems and workflows to empower a talented, collaborative team to deliver exceptional player experiences. You will work closely with other departments to build the systems and tools necessary to bring our games to life. You understand balancing rapid prototyping and iteration with long-term planning and technical design. You have a knack for discussing trade-offs with your teammates and finding creative solutions for the problem at hand.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with other departments to define requirements for game features and systems
• Designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing various game features and systems
• Supporting designer workflows by designing, building and maintaining tools and documentation
• Implementing networking strategies for game features
• Debugging and fixing various gameplay issues

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a gameplay engineer
• Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills
• Strong 3D math skills
• Strong understanding of how to design systems for high performance on modern hardware
• Experience working with networked game simulations and modern networking paradigms
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have: Unreal Engine experience

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment with a no-crunch culture and unlimited PTO policy.