Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay

Company: Skydance Media
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such asGears of War, XCom 2, SorceryandThe Evil Within. In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR titleArchangel, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2018 genre-defining hitThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.Responsibilities

• You will be the founding member of the engineering team for a new project. You will be responsible for establishing base features for all aspects of the gameplay elements via building them from scratch or adopting from the previous projects. You will be engaging in close collaboration with game designers to determine the best ways to implement design ideas.
• The features would include player input and controls, camera positioning and operation, player character movement and interaction with the world, as well as combat, traversal, handling of the weapons and pickable objects, and other critical features.
• You will follow established and create new workflows and guidelines for the SDI code development process. You will participate in architectural discussions as well as code submission reviews. You will serve as a guide and a mentor for more junior members of the team and as a collaborator for others.Requirements
  • Over 5 years of experience with responsibilities of a gameplay engineer in commercial game projects
  • Advanced knowledge of C++ programming language applied in various areas of project development
  • Self managed and self motivated approach to work - being able to organize and execute development process, resolve dependencies and bottlenecks, stay within budgets of time and resourcesAdvantages
    • Working knowledge of Unreal Engine
    • Experience with development of VR applications
    • Experience with development of multiplayer gamesPluses
      • Experience with development on modern consoles
      • Experience with creation of data driven server authoritative applications
      • Experience with deep performance optimization and tuningThe salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $140,000 - $190,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.#Interactive #LI-hybridSkydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.Recruitment Fraud AlertIt has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official "@skydance.com" email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at.

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