Gameplay Engineer

We are actively looking for a Gameplay Engineer for a gaming studio that has recently raised $15M in funding. They're currently working on two announced IPs and A16 is currently one of their lead investors.

What are some core responsibilities for this position?

• Work with server code to implement features for combat systems.
• Work with the team to develop crafting systems and guild systems for an MMO.
• Work on a wide range of gameplay systems as a generalist.

What are the core requirements for this position?

• Fluency in C++, C#, or Java
• Experience with multiplayer game development for PC and console (ideally, MMORPGs)
• Strong data structures and algorithm skills
• Broad understanding of core game systems such a pathfinding, physics, and combat
• Knowledge of network programming considerations

What are the major brownie points for this role?

• Experience with both C++ and C#
• Experience with JavaScript and web development
• Strong 3D math skills (linear algebra, calculus, trigonometry)
• Prior experience creating client/server systems
• Experience with metrics and analytics, especially in games
• Understanding of distributed systems
• Mastery of threading and concurrency
• Prior experience and expertise in a specific specialty such as AI, physics, or combat
• Prior shipped titles in the game industry
• 5-7+ years (depending on experience) of game development, preferably in the MMORPG space

Maybe a few additional benefits that are overkill?

• Experience with MongoDB or other document-oriented data stores
• Degree in computer science or a related field
• Experience with functional programming (LISP, OCaml, Haskell, etc.)