Principal Software Engineer - Unannounced AAA Action RPG

Scopely is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay) to join us remotely from the US!

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the gaming industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Scopely is building an exciting AAA multiplayer action game for consoles, PC, and mobile, using Unreal 5. We believe this stylized fantasy project has the potential to be massive in scale and industry-defining!

What You Will Do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play an instrumental part in creating an exciting new fantasy IP to be played by millions of PC, console, and mobile gamers. Both subject matter specialists (AI, systems, optimization, etc) as well as skilled generalists are encouraged to apply. You will be working with an experienced AAA team to design, implement, and launch this new game. Design, develop, and deploy gameplay and server features for multi-million user games

• Work closely with feature owners, the game design team, and other development teams to implement new features and pipelines
• Drive the implementation of online game mechanics and system processes using Unreal Engine 5 and C++
• Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional departments including: game design, QA, etc.
• Mentor, teach, and participate in a strong engineering team and culture
• Contribute to technical plans and schedules, discussing workflows and requirements with stakeholders

What You Will Need

• 5+ years as part of a game development team or other relevant area
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• Proficiency with C/C++, data structures, algorithms
• Professional attitude and ability to take and give constructive feedback
• Enjoy solving complex technical problems, especially in large systems
• Willingness to mentor others, write maintainable code, learn and use new technologies
• Ability to communicate and share knowledge with non-technical people

Bonus Points

• Done development on consoles, and/or mobile devices
• Experience with multiplayer games
• Comfortable with asynchronous and multi-threaded programming paradigms
• Technical curiosity in trying new things
• A love for creating rich player experiences, collaborating with a talented team, and games!

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $112,500 - $185,600, plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.