Senior Gameplay Engineer

Key Skills

3D Graphics, Aartificial intelligence, C Programming, C++, Game Engineering, Infrastructure as code, Optimization, Writing

Job Description

You’ll help us by… 

• Design, write, debug and refine gameplay systems, features, tools and infrastructure.

• Work with designers and other engineers to prototype, develop, and refine features.

• Create complex software systems that usher in the next generation of award-winning game development

• Architect, design, implement, debug, optimize and test these systems in C++ and other languages

• Discover or invent leading edge game industry technologies, practices, tools and systems. Continually raise the bar.

You’re awesome because you have… 

• 3+ years of experience in the game industry or other relevant experience

• Strong object-oriented design and knowledge of C/C++

• Experience with multiplatform development (Xbox, PlayStation, PC)

• Proficiency in two or more game development technologies such as performance and optimization, graphics, 3D math, physics, collision detection, vehicles, 3C or AI

• The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team

• Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude

• Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines

• Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback

• A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games

Bonus Points for...

• Modern animation techniques and blend trees.

• Networked game logic.

• Rigid body kinematics.

• Extending an established code base.

• Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.