Senior Gameplay Engineer
Description For Senior Gameplay Engineer
2K Games, a renowned global video game publisher, is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer for their new 2K Sports Lab in Vancouver. This role is crucial in developing animation features and gameplay mechanics for their next major sports franchise. The position offers an opportunity to work with a small, innovative collective within 2K Games, focusing on research and development of future sports interactive entertainment.
As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with animators, designers, and producers to create sophisticated animation behaviors that authentically replicate sport. You'll be instrumental in building the foundation for what promises to be the next massive sports franchise in the gaming industry. The role requires expertise in C++, animation systems, and 3D mathematics, with a focus on creating dynamic and responsive character animations.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from CAD $87,800 to CAD $133,400, based on experience and qualifications. 2K Games provides a inclusive work environment where team members are encouraged to "Come as You Are." The company has an impressive portfolio of franchises including NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, and many others, making this an exciting opportunity to work with some of the most influential game development studios in the world.
Working in Vancouver, you'll be part of a team driving innovation in sports gaming, with access to cutting-edge technology and the chance to shape the future of interactive entertainment. The hybrid work environment offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with talented professionals in the gaming industry.
Responsibilities For Senior Gameplay Engineer
- Collaborate with gameplay engineers/designers to identify and develop new gameplay features
- Own key animation-driven gameplay mechanics
- Support requests and features for content creation tools, and animation review/analysis
- Assist engineers in making the best use of existing and new animation features
- Keep up to date with the latest industry work and implement these techniques
- Write and maintain robust and performant code
- Optimize code and debug animation issues
Requirements For Senior Gameplay Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Excellent 3D math and linear algebra skills
- Solid familiarity and experience with C++
- 2+ years of proven experience working with animation or gameplay systems
- Implementation experience in inverse kinematics, procedural animation, keyframe animation
- Ability to explain technical topics to people of varying levels of expertise
- An eye for detail in creating dynamic, authentic, and responsive character animation
- Love for video games
Benefits For Senior Gameplay Engineer
- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
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