Senior Gameplay Engineer

Description

About ProbablyMonsters’ Battle Barge Team 
Our mission is to create boundless adventures that bring people together.  We believe shared experiences build connections and give us a sense of belonging. By involving players in our development process, we build richer and more vibrant worlds that become welcoming places for everyone to gather. We are currently working on an unannounced, original AAA Co-op RPG and warmly welcome those ready to take on new challenges and grow in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment.  

THE ROLE: 
We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ​helping develop our player combat for our unannounced Action Looter. You will partner with other team members to help design, build weapons, movement and abilities for players and enemies. You will also be responsible for prototyping and helping build pipelines for flexibility related to these systems. 

WHO YOU ARE:  

• You are an experienced C++ engineer with shipped titles, ideally including fast-paced action games.
• You enjoy solving difficult problems, working through a solution and its impacts.
• You are part of the team, able to work cross-discipline in a respectful and supportive environment.
• You are a collaborative developer, working together to find the fun through play and iteration.
• You are curious about the entire project, sometimes pitching in to help outside of gameplay.
• You are a gamer who can approach the work as a gamer, using your own experience and community feedback.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO:  

• Build pragmatic, reliable and shippable code. Maintainability is paramount for a live game.
• Own the technical side of a feature, from conception to delivery.
• Work with all disciplines to solve a wide variety of challenges.
• Focus deeply on gameplay while building a broad knowledge of our codebase.
• Guide conversations — from suggesting improvements to finding compromises with design to limit risk.
• Contribute to an ever-evolving game code architecture.
• Bring a passion for helping us deliver an amazing game.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previously shipped a game in C++, ideally UE 4/5.
• Gameplay experience on a 3D action title. 
• Multiplayer/Networking experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS:   

• Experience working on an ARPG or Looter Shooter.
• Experience working on online multiplayer games in a “live” environment.

About ProbablyMonsters™  
ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.  

ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

Benefits:  

• We provide a rich benefits package:
  • Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.
  • Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life, and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.
  • Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  

Compensation:  

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
• The full salary range for this position is $147,800 - $221,700 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar jobs pay, internal equity, and what you're looking for. 
• In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as a sign-on bonus and short- and long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.