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Gameplay Engineer

$105K - $133K/yr

Gameplay Engineer Remote US & Canada We're looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the ...

As a Senior Game Engineer - Graphics on teamLFG, you will work closely with artists, designers and ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

Gameplay Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$105K - $133K/yr

Gameplay Engineer Remote US & Canada We're looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the ...

We're an independent video game developer and publisher, known for first-person shooters like Red ... With our Remote Work policy, we are able to remain fully productive regardless of what the world ...

ABOUT YOU You're a senior mobile engineer with 6+ years of experience building native iOS and ... game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute ...

ABOUT YOU You're a senior mobile engineer with 6+ years of experience building native iOS and ... game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute ...

ABOUT YOU You're a senior mobile engineer with 6+ years of experience building native iOS and ... game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute ...

Remote- Eligible US Locations About the role and about you: As Senior Software Engineer, Game ... For All US Based Full-Time Positions: The base salary for this position ranges between $128,000 ...

We're an independent video game developer and publisher, known for first-person shooters like Red ... With our Remote Work policy, we are able to remain fully productive regardless of what the world ...

Experience managing an organization of 20+ engineers on AAA game engineering teams * Experience ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

$100K - $125K/yr

Join a team of top artists, engineers, designers, and others who've joined us from prominent gaming ... Exempt Job Type: Full Time Starting Salary Band: $110,000-135,000

Senior Software Engineer 2, Game Systems

$125K - $165K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer, Game Systems role involves owning core game systems and collaborating ... remote, distributed teams. Preferred : • Experience with game engines (custom/proprietary ...

Producer II

Glendale, CA · Remote

$105K - $140K/yr

Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer ... This is a remote opportunity reporting to our Sr. Manager, Production. What You Will Do: * Manage ...

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Currently for this role, we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California ... A passionate eye towards delivering quality and highly-tuned game feel. * Experience mentoring and ...

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Generalist Software Engineer (Remote)

Ghostpunch Games

Sunrise, FL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


The Generalist Software Engineer is responsible for working in writing and debugging code in multiple systems, including gameplay, physics, graphics, AI, Input, UI, networking, tools, and more!



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in the game programming design process.

  • Maintain regular communication with other game development disciplines (i.e. Art, Design, Audio, and Production) in order to determine how their efforts will affect a game’s programming.

  • Provide technical designs and specifications on all new features.

  • Write and debug game and engine code.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have expert knowledge of C/C++.

  • Must have a deep understanding of game code design.

  • Must possess a hands-on knowledge of basic game design and implementation.

  • Must possess a strong desire to write game/engine code.

  • Unreal Engine experience is a plus!



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 3 years of experience as a Programmer/Software Engineer in the gaming industry or an equivalent combination of education and practical work experience.

  • Must have experience in Programming for at least 1 AAA PC/Console title.

  • Must have a passion for games and making games!



Why Ghostpunch Games?


Work Culture

  • Remote, Hybrid, and On-site policy.

  • Collaborative, open-minded, creative environment

  • Teamwork makes the dream work (as true as it is corny!)


Project Scope

  • Multiple projects available to work on

  • AAA quality, Genre-spanning, PC/Console/VR


Partnerships/History include

  • Sony 2K, Activision, Warner Brothers, Gearbox, and more!


Top/Recent projects include 

  • Outriders, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, Mortal Kombat 11, Battleborn, Civilization VI, VainGlory, and more!

  • Learn more about our partnerships and projects here! https://www.ghostpunch.com/

Benefits
  • 401K with company matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO accrual


Ghostpunch Games 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.