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UnannouncedGameStudio

Game Programmer

Fairfax, VA

An Unannounced Game Studio based in Fairfax, VA and led by industry veterans is searching for Jr-Mid Programmers to join a talented team in creating amazing games. Responsibilities Write portable ...

Bethesda Game Studios

Live Producer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$126K - $128K/yr

Preferred : • You have experience in multiple game disciplines (design, engineering, art, or QA). • You are experienced with first-party platform tools and services (Sony DevNet, Microsoft ...

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AI & ML Engineer

Mclean, VA

AI & ML Engineer As a programmer, you know that machine learning (ML) is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes ...

ZeniMax Media

Senior DevOps Programmer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$132K - $170K/yr

Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by ... Austin, TX; Dallas, TX. Responsibilities Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios As Senior DevOps ...

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What is the difference between Gameplay Developer vs Game Designer?

AspectGameplay DeveloperGame Designer
Primary FocusImplementing gameplay mechanics, coding, scriptingConceptualizing game features, designing user experience
Required SkillsProgramming, scripting, technical problem-solvingCreativity, storytelling, game mechanics design
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, programming studiosDesign studios, creative teams, collaborative environments
Common ToolsUnity, Unreal Engine, C++, scripting languagesDesign software, storyboarding tools, game design documentation

While both roles are essential in game development, a Gameplay Developer focuses on coding and implementing gameplay features, whereas a Game Designer concentrates on creating game concepts and mechanics. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and collaboration within game development teams.

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Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

ZeniMax Media

Rockville, MD • On-site

$80K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Overview
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we'd love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
As Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer, you will...
  • Collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features: player and characters' behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, player movement systems, user interface, etc.
  • Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience
  • Develop and own full aspects of the game experience
  • Collaborate with other members of the programmers' team to build sustainable and maintainable technologies and optimized code on all platforms
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
  • You have 3+ years of experience as a Gameplay Programmer
  • You are proficient with C++ and object-oriented programming
  • You have demonstrable experience of networking game features and awareness of the complexities of networked gameplay (replication of state, behaviors, client/server breakdown of features and game systems)
  • You have development experience on current gen game consoles
  • You have the ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
  • You possess strong communication and organizational skills
  • You work well under pressure and can handle multiple tasks
  • You have a passion for making GREAT games
  • You have experience playing Bethesda Game Studios games
Salary Range
Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $175,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
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