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Gameplay Generalist Engineer

Certain Affinity

Summary

Certain Affinity, the largest independent developer in Texas, is looking for a Gameplay Engineer to work on high-profile projects with seasoned industry veterans. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of professional programming experience, strong skills in C++, data structures, and object-oriented design, and be familiar with core game systems such as scripting, UI, rendering, animation, physics, AI, and data pipelines. The candidate should also have excellent collaboration and communication skills and a passion for multiplayer action games. The responsibilities include implementing gameplay features in C++ and script, working directly with artists and designers to create fun gameplay, and managing their own time by communicating with other engineers and other disciplines. The company values evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance and is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces.

Job description

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and we have a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes ​a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We're best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games. We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team.

You could be the Gameplay Engineer we are looking for; do you dream in binary and want to work on high-profile projects with seasoned industry vets?  Your code is efficient and adaptable, and so are you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make some games together that people will be playing for years to come!

Responsibilities

  • Implement gameplay features in C++ and script.
  • Work directly with artists and designers to create fun gameplay that feels good.
  • Usher gameplay features from conception to completion.
  • Understand and enhance related engine systems to support your features.
  • Manage your own time by communicating with other engineers and other disciplines.
  • Be responsible for your feature’s network, memory, GPU, and CPU usage

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of professional programming experience
  • Strong skills in C++, data structures, and object-oriented design
  • Strong 3D vector and matrix math skills
  • Familiar with core game systems such as scripting, UI, rendering, animation, physics, AI, and data pipelines
  • Comfortable in a large established codebase
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Passion for multiplayer action games 

Extra Credit:

  • 1 or more shipped titles
  • Development experience in multiple game engines, including UE5
  • Console development experience
  • Experience with additional languages (ie. C#, Python, Lua, Go)

Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you may not be eligible for employment as a fully remote employee. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of offering employment or determining eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required.

Location: Remote<span>,</span> Austin, Texas <span class="jv

Country: United States

Date found: 2023-03-21

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