JOB TITLE:          Gameplay Engineer

LOCATION:         Brighton, UK

FUNCTION:         Engineering

REPORTS TO:    Technical Director

CONTRACT:       Perm

 What We Need:

Hangar 13 is looking for a Gameplay Engineer to develop, write, implement, and debug code for new and upgraded software products.

What You Will Do:

• Work with an interdisciplinary agile team of artists, designers, and programmers to design, prototype, and implement new gameplay features
• Provide the Lead Programmer with feedback regarding the time allotted to assigned tasks and implementation concerns
• Generate system documentation and test cases for assigned systems
• Collaborate with the QA staff to identify and fix bugs in a timely manner
• Work with proprietary existing software technology and build new technology in order to fulfill the project’s technical requirements
• Adhere to the project’s coding standards
• Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry
• Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks

Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• 2+ years of programming experience in a creative environment
• Experience developing for games, preferably action, FPS or 3PS titles
• Excellent communication skills with an interest in collaborating with other non-technical disciplines
• Expertise in C / C++
• Strong 3D math skills
• Ability to learn and master new technologies and code
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines
• Experience developing for game consoles
• One or more shipped PC or console game titles
• Experience working on core gameplay systems and/or AI
• Experience working on multi-platform software projects