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Senior Gameplay Engineer-Visceral Games
at EA
Redwood City, California
Visceral Games creates top quality next-gen games that push the boundaries of action entertainment. We have over a decade of experience at delivering high-intensity action gaming experiences such as Dead Space and Dead Space 2. As part of a worldwide group of EA studios, we have the stability and backing of a large company combined with the agility and fun culture of small studios and the mandate to make original IP. We are focused on creativity, polish, and shipping games that millions love as well as building healthy teams and culture. Come join a AAA-quality studio focused on making AAA-quality games!
About this Project
Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer who can bring a deep knowledge of action combat design and multiplayer gaming to the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute creatively to an exciting new IP.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to create innovative gameplay
• Implement creative gameplay related functionality including controls, character interaction, camera movement, and game mechanics – among others
• Support and mentor other gameplay programmer team members
• Work with Tools and Technology Programmers to create and refine enhancements
• Document and maintain code performance through profiling and optimization
Requirements
• Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or related field
• 5+ years of game industry experience
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and solid data structures, logic, and algorithm skills
• Experience working with a cross-platform engine.
• Problem solving and decision making ability
• A passion for creating game play systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Online or animation engineering experience a plus
About this Project
Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer who can bring a deep knowledge of action combat design and multiplayer gaming to the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute creatively to an exciting new IP.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to create innovative gameplay
• Implement creative gameplay related functionality including controls, character interaction, camera movement, and game mechanics – among others
• Support and mentor other gameplay programmer team members
• Work with Tools and Technology Programmers to create and refine enhancements
• Document and maintain code performance through profiling and optimization
Requirements
• Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or related field
• 5+ years of game industry experience
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and solid data structures, logic, and algorithm skills
• Experience working with a cross-platform engine.
• Problem solving and decision making ability
• A passion for creating game play systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Online or animation engineering experience a plus