Skydance Interactive is looking for an AI Gameplay Engineer to maintain and extend major game subsystems, create and optimizing gameplay elements, and more as a member of its team in Marina Del Rey.
July 3, 2018
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Location: Marina Del Rey, California
About Us:
Skydance Interactive is looking for an AI Gameplay Engineer to join our studio, open to all levels (Jr., Mid. Sr.). In this position you'll be responsible for maintaining and extending major game subsystems, creating and optimizing gameplay elements, and working with the design team to implement ideas while providing technical and creative feedback. At Skydance Interactive, we believe that a small, focused, and dedicated team of talented people can create exceptional games.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement gameplay features within an established framework
Take technical ownership of major game subsystems
Work closely with designers and artists to implement their ideas, providing technical and creative feedback
Implement, debug and optimize systems in C++ and other languages
Implement and augment tools to expose features to content creators
Provide time estimates to leads and management; keep co-workers informed about progress of programming deliverables as well as non-programming prerequisites for feature implementation
Identify and communicate risks and roadblocks
Requirements:
BS – MS in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
Excellent C++ programming and systems design skills, other languages a plus
Programming experience, including game industry experience
Have performed multi-disciplinary work with large-scale game engine architecture
Shipped at least one game as a Software Engineer with responsibilities for gameplay
Knowledge of (and respect for) sound software engineering principles
Comfortable working within an established code base and conforming to existing code standards and best practices
Strong math skills
Rapid learner, able to absorb and understand complex systems
Comfortable working closely with Designers, Artists, and other members of the development team in a highly iterative environment
Prior work, personal or professional, that shows exceptional insight and skill of execution
Passion for games, game technology and VR
Able to work in the United States
Unreal Engine 4 experience a plus
VR/AR experience a plus
XBox One/PS4 experience a plus
Skydance 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, and interactive platforms.
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