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Senior Gameplay Engineer

Ascendant Studios is looking for a gameplay programmer to help bring our first title to life. Prior experience with Unreal Engine is a must, and our ideal applicant will be able to work independently to implement a variety of different gameplay functions.

This is a full time position. We are all currently working remotely due to Covid-19, but once we return the position may either be based in our office in San Rafael, CA, or remain fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and art teams to implement and iterate on new features
• Rapidly prototype new gameplay and systems
• Give, receive, and act on daily constructive feedback with minimal supervision
• Debug and document code
• Accurately access your workload, proactively communicate with the team about potential problems or new developments

Requirements

• At least 3 years game industry experience, including at least one production cycle from start to finish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4 and the Blueprint system
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, mathematics, or equivalent field
• 4+ years of experience working with C++
• Solid foundational programming skills (algorithms, data structures, OOP, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, problem solve on the fly, and collaborate efficiently across disciplines in a small, fast moving team

Good to Have

• Familiarity with programming for 1st person shooters and console titles
• Prior work on multiplayer titles
• Adept at working in a fast paced, iterative environment