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Gameplay Engineer - EverQuest II

The EverQuest II® team is currently looking for a Gameplay Engineer to work with a team of highly motivated and talented programmers, artists, and designers on the multi-award-winning EverQuest II® MMO. A strong candidate will be comfortable with researching complex and / or undocumented systems and be able to produce clear and relevant documentation and also propose suggestions for improving upon or working within those systems.

Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together: to build them and to play them. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®.

Daybreakers are obsessed with the entire creation process and passion for play is what makes us one with our players. We are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.

Let's make games better together. Are you up for the challenge? Here are some specifics on what we're looking for…

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Architect and implement solutions for large scale game systems
• Work collaboratively with designers to expand existing and build new gameplay systems
• Coordinate with other engineers, designers, and artists to ensure smooth integration of related systems
• Positive, can-do attitude and forward-thinking solution-finder

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Passion for games and game development
• Three or more years programming experience in C/C++
• Two or more years of professional programming experience
• Talent with regularly shifting gears to accommodate emergency issues
• Ability to communicate (both in written and verbal methods) complex processes in a clear manner
• Knack for picking up unfamiliar systems quickly and getting to the core of an issue
• Experience working on client/server products
• Knowledge of best software practices and the ability to work efficiently and independently
• Solid understanding of object oriented software engineering principles and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with using Linux

Pluses

• Experience playing EverQuest II®
• Previous professional MMO game development experience
• Experience with Perl or other scripting languages
• Exposure to analytics development from a implementation standpoint
• A record of process (technical and / or non-technical) optimization
• B.S. in computer science

Think you're Daybreaker material? Send us your resume and cover letter. Make sure to include your Twitch/YouTube channel (if you have one), social media handles, and/or link to your portfolio. We are looking for people who don't just upload their basic resume, but rather, are looking to get noticed. So, go ahead, impress us!

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. To top it off, we are making games in two of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, California, and Austin, Texas.

Daybreak Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

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