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Gameplay Programmer, Metagame Systems

Gearbox Software
Frisco Texas
3 years ago
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Programmer, Metagame Systems

Gearbox Software is looking for a gameplay programmer passionate about online games to implement metagame systems . Th is could include syst e ms like shared, persistent world state, economic systems, player ranking systems, 'daily activity' systems , etc. We expect candidates for this position to have prior experience building game systems of any kind - not necessarily the type that we're hiring for. Candidates should have a good understanding of the nuts and bolts of online games. Any experience with web technologies is a plus, though we're prioritizing C++ game-building skills for this position. Experienced candidates preferred, but talented candidates with less professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with design team s to prototype and implement gameplay features to a high standard of quality
  • F ix bugs and optimize code in existing systems
  • Create both technical and designer - facing documentation
  • Craft systems with designer usability in mind
  • Implement appropriate testing and debug ging support as needed
  • Support product performance goals by architecting and implementing systems with performance in mind

Required Qualifications :

  • Excellent understanding of C++
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work closely with designers and programmers in strike teams
  • Independent and self-motivated
  • G ame development experience (professional, school , or personal projects)
  • Gameplay programming experience in any subdiscipline (AI, combat, metagame, etc.)

Desired Qualifications :

  • P rogramming experience with online games
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • C onsole development experience
  • P rofessional game development experience
  • S hipped title s in a gameplay programmer or similar role
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