Job Summary:
AGBO is an artist-led independent studio founded by the Russo Brothers, known for their blockbuster films. They are seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer who will collaborate with designers and the engineering team to enhance gameplay systems, ensuring a satisfying and immersive player experience.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate deeply with design to implement, iterate, and polish core gameplay systems—especially around movement, feel, and player responsiveness.
• Be the primary driver of relevant gameplay systems, ensuring a satisfying and immersive player experience.
• Build prototypes and iterate quickly to test and refine gameplay ideas.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and tools for designers and fellow engineers.
• Contribute to code quality, performance optimization, and engineering best practices across the codebase.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5-8 years of experience in gameplay engineering with at least one shipped title; bonus if you helped grow and maintain a live service game.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and deep familiarity with Unreal Engine systems.
• Deep understanding of player-centric gameplay systems.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to interpret, enhance, and proactively expand design intent through code.
• A passion for tuning, iteration, and crafting joyful player experiences.
• Significant experience in UE4 and/or UE5.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
• Bonus: Previous experience at a startup or on early-stage projects.
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.