Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer

A game development studio creating AAA multiplayer games, currently working on Project ETHOS, a free-to-play 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter.
$120,000 - $160,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer

31st Union is an innovative game development studio currently working on Project ETHOS, an exciting new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter. We're seeking a Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer to join our diverse and passionate team of developers. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of creating innovative gameplay mechanics and tools, working across various domains including player control, AI, world systems, and more.

The position offers an opportunity to lead key features from design to final polish, collaborating with designers and an experienced engineering team. You'll be working on AAA multiplayer game systems, ensuring smooth integration with networking, animation, AI, backend, and UI components. The role requires expertise in C++ programming, 3D math, and experience with Unreal Engine.

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 per year for California-based employees, with additional benefits including bonus potential and equity awards. Our culture emphasizes growth, innovation, and inclusivity, providing an environment where diverse voices strengthen our team and our games.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AAA multiplayer game development, strong technical skills, and a passion for creating engaging player experiences. You'll have the chance to mentor junior engineers while working on cutting-edge game technology. Join us in our mission to bring fun, inspiration, and awe to our community through innovative game development.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer

  • Lead the development of game mode systems for an AAA multiplayer game
  • Drive iterative prototyping and refinement of gameplay features
  • Collaborate with designers and engineers to create tools and systems
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Focus on delivering polished, player-facing features

Requirements For Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer

  • Extensive experience as a gameplay engineer on AAA multiplayer games
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming and strong understanding of 3D math, algorithms, and data structures
  • Experience designing and implementing systems that improve designer workflows
  • In-depth knowledge of adjacent systems like networking, AI, backend and UI
  • A strong passion for creating high-quality, polished gameplay
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine

Benefits For Senior (Meta) Gameplay Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Equity

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