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Community Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and ... Manage relationships with our alliance network of creators - from indie animators to UGC developers

Epic Games

Senior Game Security Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ENGINEERING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES What We Do Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We ... This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Santa Monica, CA

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and ... UGC developers * Collaborate with the marketing and content teams on YouTube rollouts and go-to ...

Apple, Inc.

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$172K/yr

Join the Game Services UI team to help build the Apple Games app and the user-facing gaming ... We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ...

Apple

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$172K/yr

Join the Game Services UI team to help build the Apple Games app and the user-facing gaming ... We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ...

Elsewhere

Engineering Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

You're well-versed in everything from modern indie and AAA hits to the old school pioneers that ... Elsewhere is an online multiplayer roguelike adventure game. Founded in 2022, the company is ...

Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We ... LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is ...

Apple

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $277K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Join the Game Services UI team to help build the Apple Games app and the user-facing gaming ... We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ...

Gardens

$140 - $200/hr

  • Life

  • Retirement

Hands-on experience with online multiplayer systems, including replication, client-server ... Leads the Gameplay Engineering team. Partners closely with the Backend Lead, Technical Director ...

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Gardens Interactive

Lead Game Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$198K - $219K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Hands-on experience with online multiplayer systems, including replication, client-server ... Leads the Gameplay Engineering team. * Partners closely with the Backend Lead, Technical Director ...

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Blender Tutor

Columbus, OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... online Blender tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the ... Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game ...

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Blender Tutor

Clifton, NJ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... online Blender tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the ... Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game ...

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Blender Tutor

New Orleans, LA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... online Blender tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the ... Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game ...

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Senior Gameplay Programmer - Remote or On Site

Studio Wildcard

Redmond, WA • On-site, Remote

$115K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Studio Wildcard - Redmond, WA or Remote
Open role:
Senior Gameplay Programmer
We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us with ARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies.
And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior Gameplay Programmer who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, write, and implement gameplay systems and development tools for artists and designers
  • Work with cross-discipline team members to improve existing tools and determine new solutions

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development as a gameplay programmer with at least 1 shipped title.
  • Advanced understanding of gameplay systems, pipelines, and tools.
  • Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
  • Experience using the Unreal 5 Engine

Pluses:
  • Degree in computer science or a related field
  • Experience with implementing UI features from concept to finish
  • Shipped title using the Unreal 4 Engine

Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include
    • Why you are interested in working for Studio Wildcard
    • What games you are currently playing

About Studio Wildcard
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options

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