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Senior Gameplay Engineer
1 year ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and background impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we’ll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you’re passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
- The Senior Gameplay Engineer will help us build great games from concept to development to launch. The Senior Software Gameplay partners with the rest of the game teams to help translate game ideas into code.
What you’ll achieve
- Develop new gameplay concepts all the way from prototype to production
- Work with back-end software engineers to implement server-dependent game features
- Observe the studio’s development guidelines and follow the project’s code style and architecture in close communication with other developers.
- Instrument, profile, and analyze client code to identify and fix complex bugs and performance issues
- Produce technical design documentation to educate stakeholders and fellow engineers about software design decisions and principles
- Work with the Central Tech team when appropriate
- Triage and fix high-impact issues that arise working in a live environment
- Additional client engineering tasks as required
What you’ll need to be successful
- 7+ years of software engineering experience in the games industry
- Ability to solicit and incorporate gameplay feedback in an iterative prototyping process
- Ability to work on a team with other engineers, designers, and developers
- High-energy, hands-on individual with attention to detail and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment
- Strong understanding of game mechanics and design principles
- Fluent in English with interpersonal communication skills
- Experience developing mobile games with Unity3D
- Experience developing real-time multiplayer games
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Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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