GAMEPLAY ENGINEER – VISCERAL GAMES



Visceral Games creates top quality next-gen games that push the boundaries of action entertainment. We have over a decade of experience at delivering high-intensity action gaming experiences such as Dead Space 3. As part of a worldwide group of EA studios, we have the stability and backing of a large company combined with the agility and fun culture of small studios and the mandate to make original IP. We are focused on creativity, polish, and shipping games that millions love as well as building healthy teams and culture. Come join a AAA-quality studio focused on making AAA-quality games!



Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!

Gameplay Engineer

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Gameplay Engineer to join our team at the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute to an exciting new IP. As a member of our studio's Gameplay Engineering team you will work closely with engineers, designers and artists to develop game-play for our next AAA title.



Responsibilities

* Design, author, maintain and refactor game systems that meet all design, technical and schedule requirements.

* Work closely with QA and technical leadership to ensure the stability and accuracy of game systems by identifying, communicating and resolving defects.

* Collaborate with designers and content creators to brainstorm solutions that further the game’s artistic and design vision.

* Implement complex gameplay systems through consultation and coordination with other software engineers, game designers, visual artists and audio engineers.

* Lead and participate in design and code reviews.

* Investigate and adopt new game technologies, practices, tools and systems.



Requirements
* B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science, or equivalent.
* 5+ years of professional C/C++ experience.
* Strong knowledge of 3D math.
* Experience developing complex gameplay systems for published PC or current gen console games.

* Experience developing first or third person action games is a plus.

* High standards of work and desire to meet and exceed expectations.
* Strong teamwork skills, but also the ability to take ownership and work independently.
* Passion for making games look and play great.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.