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Senior Gameplay Engineer

About Squanch Games:

Since opening our doors in 2016, we've recruited a troop of the most hilariously unique talent the biz has to offer. We're constantly looking to expand our team of incredible people: They're crackin' some jokes, making awesomely strange stuff, and thinking outside the box simultaneously -- that's the "Squanch Factor" if you will.

At Squanch Games, we make dreams come true – the funkiest, bizarrest dreams from the depths of our souls. Real complex stuff, but you probably know what we’re talking about because you’ve already played our games, right? RIGHT? (Hint: YES).

If you see molds and like breaking them, or boxes and enjoy stepping outside of them–ONWARD! Also, if you love working remotely, we're the studio for you.

Think you've got what it takes? Go for it. Seriously! Send us your resume!

Senior Gameplay Engineer

What you'll do:

As the Senior Gameplay Engineer at Squanch Games, you will help own and drive the development of Gameplay Experiences and Systems: partnering closely with design, animation, audio, VFX, QA, and production to deliver features and content from prototypes to final quality.

Every day, you will be working as part of a cross-disciplinary team to further the development of gameplay systems and features.

You will be a go-to for creating and improving our enemy AI behaviors, combat / weapons, and boss encounters.

But you know that already! You’ve successfully done this role at another studio, and now you’re looking for a role with more opportunity to flex your creative muscles.

In this role, you will:

• Solve complex problems and you are always willing to track down answers when no solutions are readily available.
• Collaboratively design, implement, and refine weapons and enemy encounter experiences.
• Prototype complex features and suggest improvements that would elevate gameplay.
• Maintain constant contact with other departments so that their feedback is properly taken into account.
• Continually help push for quality and create gameplay systems utilizing your knowledge of modern game technology.
• Provide support and mentorship to other engineers: take time to answer questions, review code, and build up the skill sets of other members of the team.

What we’re looking for:

• You have a solid understanding of C++ and 3D Maths such as vectors, matrixes, and quaternions.
• Experience working on console or PC games through a full development cycle, from pre-production to release as an Engineer.
• An engineer with a designer brain: You can support the design team with suggestions and knowledge of best practices in order to avoid unnecessary missteps.
• A strong familiarity with prototyping and implementing enemies, bosses, weapons, and / or combat systems.
• Someone with the ability to see the bigger picture and relationship between player weapons and enemy encounter design to create fun and unique experiences.
• You have shipped a title(s) with Unreal Engine or another AAA game engine.
• You have a passion for games: you know what's going on in the world of games, and can't wait to talk to others about it!

Benefits:

• Salary range: $156,000 to $187,000 depending on experience
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Short term & long term disability insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 401k and FSA
• Unlimited PTO & flexible schedule
• Completely remote studio
• Bonus to ensure a comfortable work from home setup
• Monthly snack box
• Monthly stipend for WFH expenses

Location:

We are a fully remote studio operating from all over the United States! While we haven't hit all 50, we encourage applicants from across the country to apply and help us complete our map.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Squanch Games 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, creed, marital status, registered partner or civil union status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, 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 but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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