Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
They are seeking a Principal Gameplay Engineer to work within their Interactive team, focusing on core gameplay systems and collaborating with design and creative leadership to tackle ambitious ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
They are seeking a Principal Gameplay Engineer to work within their Interactive team, focusing on core gameplay systems and collaborating with design and creative leadership to tackle ambitious ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
As Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work within AGBO's Interactive team, with your focus spanning our active game projects and overall portfolio. You are a seasoned, highly technical engineer ...
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Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
As Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work within AGBO's Interactive team, with your focus spanning our active game projects and overall portfolio. You are a seasoned, highly technical engineer ...
As Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work within AGBO's Interactive team, with your focus spanning our active game projects and overall portfolio. You are a seasoned, highly technical engineer ...
As Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work within AGBO's Interactive team, with your focus spanning our active game projects and overall portfolio. You are a seasoned, highly technical engineer ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
As Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work within AGBO's Interactive team, with your focus spanning our active game projects and overall portfolio. You are a seasoned, highly technical engineer ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
As Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work within AGBO's Interactive team, with your focus spanning our active game projects and overall portfolio. You are a seasoned, highly technical engineer ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer - Unity
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Role We're hiring a Principal Gameplay Engineer to define and own the core interactions of the Tolan world and the moment-to-moment "juice" that makes the app feel alive. You'll obsess over the ...
Principal Gameplay Engineer - Unity
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Role We're hiring a Principal Gameplay Engineer to define and own the core interactions of the Tolan world and the moment-to-moment "juice" that makes the app feel alive. You'll obsess over the ...
Principal Gameplay Animator
Santa Monica, CA · On-site +1
$150K - $175K/yr
Summary We are looking for a Principal Gameplay Animator to help define and deliver the animation ... Partner with Design and Engineering teams to implement animation systems that enhance gameplay feel ...
Principal Gameplay Animator
Santa Monica, CA · On-site +1
$150K - $175K/yr
Summary We are looking for a Principal Gameplay Animator to help define and deliver the animation ... Partner with Design and Engineering teams to implement animation systems that enhance gameplay feel ...
Principal Gameplay Animator
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
Summary We are looking for a Principal Gameplay Animator to help define and deliver the animation ... Partner with Design and Engineering teams to implement animation systems that enhance gameplay feel ...
Principal Gameplay Animator
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
Summary We are looking for a Principal Gameplay Animator to help define and deliver the animation ... Partner with Design and Engineering teams to implement animation systems that enhance gameplay feel ...
Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. They are seeking a Principal Game Engineer to architect key game features and frameworks ...
Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. They are seeking a Principal Game Engineer to architect key game features and frameworks ...
Principal Engineer
Seattle, WA · Hybrid
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Seattle, WA · Hybrid
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site +1
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site +1
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Austin, TX · Remote
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
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Principal Engineer
Austin, TX · Remote
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Santa Monica, CA · Remote
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
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Principal Engineer
Santa Monica, CA · Remote
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Austin, TX · Hybrid
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Austin, TX · Hybrid
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Engineer
Seattle, WA · Remote
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
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Principal Engineer
Seattle, WA · Remote
$217K - $246K/yr
Skydance Games , a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of ... The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ...
Principal Game Engine Engineer, Platform
$160K - $200K/yr
As a Principal Engineer you will set technical directions, mentor engineers, and partner with ... Integrate with simulation logic (gameplay) & animation: Build physics‑driven interactions ...
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Principal Game Engine Engineer, Platform
$160K - $200K/yr
As a Principal Engineer you will set technical directions, mentor engineers, and partner with ... Integrate with simulation logic (gameplay) & animation: Build physics‑driven interactions ...
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics , you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and ...
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics , you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and ...
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics , you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and ...
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics , you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and ...
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics , you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and ...
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Live Experiences teams within Teamfight Tactics , you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable the creation of new game features, systems, and ...
Principal Game Designer, Competitive Systems - VALORANT
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
As a Principal Game Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your ... You'll partner with product managers, engineers, analysts, and other designers to develop systems ...
Principal Game Designer, Competitive Systems - VALORANT
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
As a Principal Game Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your ... You'll partner with product managers, engineers, analysts, and other designers to develop systems ...
Principal Game Designer, Competitive Systems - VALORANT
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
As a Principal Game Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your ... You'll partner with product managers, engineers, analysts, and other designers to develop systems ...
Principal Game Designer, Competitive Systems - VALORANT
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
As a Principal Game Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your ... You'll partner with product managers, engineers, analysts, and other designers to develop systems ...
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Job description
Job Summary:
AGBO is an artist-led independent studio founded by Anthony and Joe Russo, recognized for shaping the future of film and television. They are seeking a Principal Gameplay Engineer to work within their Interactive team, focusing on core gameplay systems and collaborating with design and creative leadership to tackle ambitious creative challenges.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for gameplay systems across major game features.
• Architect, implement, and iterate on complex, high-quality gameplay systems—such as character mechanics and emergent gameplay loops.
• Collaborate directly with creative and design leadership to translate ambitious game design vision into robust, performant engineering solutions.
• Help drive technical strategy and establish engineering standards for gameplay development across the team.
• Contribute engine-level improvements, optimizations, and custom systems as required to support the unique needs of the projects.
• Mentor senior, mid-level, and junior engineers; conduct rigorous code reviews and elevate overall code quality.
• Proactively identify and resolve deep technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks, system complexity, and architectural risk.
• Work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines to ensure gameplay systems integrate cleanly with the broader tech stack.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 10-15 years of experience in game engineering, with significant time focused on gameplay systems; multiple shipped titles required.
• Exceptional C++ skills and expert-level command of Unreal Engine internals (UE4 and/or UE5).
• Experience with live service games.
• Demonstrated engine-level experience: custom subsystems, engine modifications, deep profiling and optimization, or similar.
• Deep expertise in gameplay systems, complex character mechanics, and interactive world systems.
• Proven ability to define and lead technical architecture at a project or studio level.
• Strong instincts for gameplay feel, iteration, and design collaboration—able to bridge the gap between design intent and technical execution at a high level.
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in a high-growth or studio environment.
Company:
AGBO creates intellectual property universes spanning film, TV, audio, and interactive experiences. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
AGBO is an artist-led independent studio founded by Anthony and Joe Russo, recognized for shaping the future of film and television. They are seeking a Principal Gameplay Engineer to work within their Interactive team, focusing on core gameplay systems and collaborating with design and creative leadership to tackle ambitious creative challenges.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for gameplay systems across major game features.
• Architect, implement, and iterate on complex, high-quality gameplay systems—such as character mechanics and emergent gameplay loops.
• Collaborate directly with creative and design leadership to translate ambitious game design vision into robust, performant engineering solutions.
• Help drive technical strategy and establish engineering standards for gameplay development across the team.
• Contribute engine-level improvements, optimizations, and custom systems as required to support the unique needs of the projects.
• Mentor senior, mid-level, and junior engineers; conduct rigorous code reviews and elevate overall code quality.
• Proactively identify and resolve deep technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks, system complexity, and architectural risk.
• Work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines to ensure gameplay systems integrate cleanly with the broader tech stack.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 10-15 years of experience in game engineering, with significant time focused on gameplay systems; multiple shipped titles required.
• Exceptional C++ skills and expert-level command of Unreal Engine internals (UE4 and/or UE5).
• Experience with live service games.
• Demonstrated engine-level experience: custom subsystems, engine modifications, deep profiling and optimization, or similar.
• Deep expertise in gameplay systems, complex character mechanics, and interactive world systems.
• Proven ability to define and lead technical architecture at a project or studio level.
• Strong instincts for gameplay feel, iteration, and design collaboration—able to bridge the gap between design intent and technical execution at a high level.
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in a high-growth or studio environment.
Company:
AGBO creates intellectual property universes spanning film, TV, audio, and interactive experiences. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
About AGBO
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Industry
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Year founded
2020