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Senior Gameplay Engineer

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Dec 04, 2023

Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. Responsibilities: Work cohesively with a team of programmers, artists, and designers to design, prototype, and implement gameplay combat features Build and maintain a variety of robust, flexible, and well-architected systems, including controls, camera, combat, abilities, AI, and RPG systems Work with Designers to create robust Gameplay and Combat Systems Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry Communicate accurate status updates to your team leads, producers, and QA regarding tasks/features you are responsible for Delve into code written by other engineers and take ownership of existing systems as needed. Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines Qualifications: At least 5 years of games industry experience and preferably 3 years or more in a similar role. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Shipped at least 1 console game as a Gameplay Engineer Expertise with UE4 or UE5 Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X, or Switch) and PC Experience implementing animation systems for gameplay Strong Camera, Character and Combat (3Cs) background Fluent in C/C+ Strong Blueprint skills Excellent communication skills; ideally, you are fluent in “artist” and “designer” speak Strong 3D math skills and low-level engine experience Melee combat experience is a plus A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant work experience In California, the expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $195,000. To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude! What we are looking for: Striking Distance Studios is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems within our game engine. With the release of our first title, The Callisto Protocol, we are excited to continue to grow our studio. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected].

Junior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Velan Studios

Location: Columbus, OH

Posted Dec 03, 2023

In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$60,000.-$80,000. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Respect for players and colleagues. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. Jumping into game code/script to implement. Ready for the responsibility that comes from that respect. Our curiosity drives us. Modifying the level editor to support a new game mechanic.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Company: Angel Studios

Location: Provo, UT

Posted Dec 04, 2023

Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Organization and time management. Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Friendly and professional demeanor. Able to maintain confidentiality of information. A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn how to use new programs. Foster positive relationships with business partners, stakeholders, and other staff. Handle personal tasks for the executive as needed (e.g., reservations, personal appointments).

Lead Game Designer

Company: Oni Studios

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 05, 2023

Significant scripting and prototyping experience. Proven experience working with cross-functional teams. Blue Shell bonus: Experience building Fortnite Creative Maps or Gaming Experience. Strong bonus: Experience with games such as Fortnite Creative, Roblox, MineCraft, Garry's Mod or alike. Utilize feedback from team members and clients to improve workflows, game design, and user experience. Experience in rapidly blocking out maps, prototyping and iterative design. Or casually playing Fortnite and its Creative Modes. Strong understanding of asset creation through UE and other industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Designer. This role is a full-time contract position. Exceptional leadership skills and experience managing a team of designers.

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Velan Studios

Location: Columbus, OH

Posted Dec 03, 2023

In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$110,000.-$170,000. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Respect for players and colleagues. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team. We want to let you know that candidates who can work onsite in our Troy, NY studio are highly preferred. Ready for the responsibility that comes from that respect.

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Velan Studios

Location: Columbus, OH

Posted Dec 03, 2023

In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$110,000.-$170,000. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Respect for players and colleagues. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team.

Sr. Software Engineer (Elixir)

Company: Angel Studios

Location: Provo, UT

Posted Dec 03, 2023

Please consider this before choosing to apply: Alabama (AL), Arizona (AZ), Florida (FL), Idaho (ID), Kansas (KS), North Carolina (NC), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), Oklahoma (OK), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Wisconsin (WI), West Virginia (WV). Design and develop APIs (GraphQL, REST) using frameworks like Django, NodeJS, Go, Spring Boot, Phoenix, and implement efficient database interactions and modeling strategies for relational, NoSQL, graph, and big data environments. Develop high-performance, reusable code and microservices using Elixir, as well as other programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Kotlin, etc., to support our massive-scale distributed systems. Apply your knowledge of data warehouses, data lakes, ETL/ELT transformations, and relevant platforms like Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics, etc., to ensure effective data management and analysis. However, you must also have production experience with multiple technologies such as Python, Java, Javascript, Erlang , Go, Kotlin etc as well. Lead and drive improvements in the development experience at Angel Studios, enhancing development tools, test coverage, and code structure. Perks at Angel: Competitive compensation Stock Option equity package 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents (US employees) Health Spending Account (HSA) Life, AD&D, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance fully paid 401(k) investment matching Paid parental leave Remote work opportunities Geographic Requirements - We are currently highly prioritizing hiring from these US states. Utilize your expertise in queuing technologies such as Kafka, Kinesis, etc., to design and implement efficient data pipelines. Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required. Perks at Angel: - Competitive compensation - Stock Option equity package - 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents - Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&D insurance - Generous Paid Time Off - Health Spending Account (HSA) - 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match - Paid parental leave Angel is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Lead Gameplay Engineer

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Dec 03, 2023

Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Responsibilities: Work cohesively with a team of programmers, artists, and designers to design, prototype, and implement gameplay features Lead a small team of Engineers to create best in class gameplay Build and maintain a variety of robust, flexible, and well-architected systems, including controls, abilities, AI, and RPG systems Work with Design to create strong Character, Camera, and Combat systems (3Cs). Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly performant code Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines Qualifications: Expertise with UE4 and UE5, particularly with gameplay combat related systems Strong Camera, Character and Combat (3Cs) background Melee combat experience is a plus Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X, or Switch) and PC At least 7 years of games industry experience and preferably 3 years or more in a similar role Shipped at least 1 console game as a Lead Gameplay Engineer Excellent communication skills: ideally, you are fluent in “artist” and “designer” speak Strong 3D math skills and low-level engine experience Fluent in C/C+ Experience leading a small team preferred A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant work experience In California, the expected salary range for this position is $170,000 - $215,000. To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude! What we are looking for: Striking Distance Studios is looking for a Lead Gameplay Engineer to work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems within our game engine. Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry Communicate accurate status updates to your team leads, producers, and QA regarding tasks/features you are responsible for Delve into code written by other engineers and take ownership of existing systems as needed. With the release of our first title, The Callisto Protocol, we are excited to continue to grow our studio. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected].

Gameplay Engineer

Company: Intrepid Studios

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 03, 2023

Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.We deliberately encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, to apply for positions. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry. About Us:Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. All posted positions are full-time with generous medical benefit options covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents plus paid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs.

Junior Gameplay Programmer

Company: Velan Studios

Location: Columbus, OH

Posted Dec 03, 2023

In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. *$60,000.-$80,000. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Respect for players and colleagues. Regional technology and game development community engagement. Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state. Jumping into game code/script to implement. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.

Gameplay Technical Director

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Dec 03, 2023

Striking Distance Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location. Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X) and PC A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineers, or relevant work experience In California, the expected salary range for this position is $210,000 - $285,000. Exceptional management and communication skills. Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines Qualifications: 8+ years of leadership experience in the games industry Experience working with UE4 or UE5 and a full understanding of its architecture. Responsibilities: Identify technical risks on projects and develop contingency plans to put into place with the team Collaborate with engineering, design, and art directors to create gameplay features and adapt to quickly implement said features which are key to improving and enhancing the game Maintain and improve overall code quality, ensuring that code is cross-platform, reusable, and testable Collaborate to ensure that technology interests and policies are represented and maintained through the course of development, and that future technology is being developed on schedule. To us excellence is not a skill, but an attitude! If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [email protected]. Expertise with the C / C++ programming language Experience with performance analysis and code optimization Experience developing AAA titles on multiple console platforms.

Project Coordinator

Company: Angel Studios

Location: Provo, UT

Posted Dec 03, 2023

Organization and time management. Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent. Experience posting, scheduling, and managing daily social media content. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competencies Team management experience. Excellent creative writing skills. Position type and expected hours of work - Regular full-time, 40 hours per week. Bachelors Degree in related field Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions. Able to maintain confidentiality of information.

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