Senior Gameplay Engineer

Position Summary
Cold Iron is seeking an experienced

Senior Gemplay Engineer

to join us. This position is

fully remote

and open to applicants across the US and Canada.
Are you a passionate game developer? Is making great games the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning? Do you want to work with a world-class team to make those games? We want to hear from you!
Your Day to Day
You can expect to be responsible and accountable for the following:
Designing, implementing, and maintaining core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine's Blueprint or C++ frameworks (e.g., player movement, combat mechanics, AI behaviors, inventory systems, character abilities, progression, and economy)
Identify and create solutions for optimizations of gameplay features and mechanics
Work closely with game designers, artists and other programmers to ensure systems and design work cohesively
Be a primary point of contact to triage technical issues
Partner with the the production team to identify and manage dependencies and risks across projects and teams
Requirements
Minimum 7 years experience
Minimum 3 titles shipped (1 as a senior/lead gameplay engineer)
Strong proficiency in C++ and Blueprint visual scripting within Unreal Engine
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures, patterns, and algorithms
Ability to guide teammates through conflict resolution and risk management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of designing and implementing engaging, clean and simple gameplay systems
Would Love to See
Have shipped multiple games from pre-production/prototyping to launch / post launch support
Have shipped on multiple console platforms with simultaneous launch preferred
Experience with Unreal Engine (current project 4.27 but 5.x going forward)
Experience with other game engines to compare / contrast
Experience with other programming languages (e.g. Go, Python, Javascript)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related degree or equivalent industry experience
Salary Range
$150,000 - $165,000
Location
This position is fully remote and open to applicants across the US and Canada.
Please Note
At Cold Iron Studios, we recognize that diversity brings richness to our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape our games and make a substantial contribution to our studio's success.
We invite you to apply and take part in crafting unforgettable gaming experiences.
Exceptional employee benefits, Remote work; unlimited PTO in addition to 11 observed holidays plus company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day; Robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage for entire family; Company matched 401k vested immediately; Flex Spending Accounts, annual stipend to help cover work from home expenses, ultra-creative environment

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