Senior Gameplay Engineer

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer at 31st Union, you'll lead the development of gameplay systems for our AAA multiplayer game. This includes collaborating with designers and engineers, overseeing game mode systems, and ensuring strong integration with various other systems. You'll also mentor junior engineers, enhance productivity with innovative tools, and drive the prototyping and refinement of gameplay features while maintaining high code quality.

To qualify for the Senior Gameplay Engineer role at 31st Union, extensive experience with AAA multiplayer games is a must, alongside proficiency in C/C++ programming. A strong grasp of 3D math, algorithms, and game system optimization is essential. Familiarity with Unreal Engine and a track record of designing systems that bolster workflow productivity are highly valued.

In your role as a Senior Gameplay Engineer at 31st Union, you'll work with various development tools and technologies, including Unreal Engine for game development. You'll also engage with performance optimization tools, debugging technologies, and systems related to networking, AI, and UX/UI to create an immersive player experience.

The Senior Gameplay Engineer plays a crucial role in Project ETHOS, focused on innovative gameplay mechanics and systems that enhance the overall gaming experience. By leading key features from design to final delivery, your contributions will directly shape gameplay systems that make gaming exciting for users, ensuring that all elements work in harmony.

At 31st Union, a Senior Gameplay Engineer can expect abundant growth opportunities. You'll be involved in mentorship, leading projects, and continually learning about new systems and technologies. Your role includes collaboration across departments, allowing for a full spectrum of development experiences and potential career advancements within our inclusive team.

Share specific projects where you've worked on multiplayer game systems, detailing the technologies and methods you used. Emphasize your role in collaborating with other engineers and designers to build engaging and efficient gameplay experiences.

Discuss your proficiency in C/C++, providing examples of how you've utilized these programming languages to solve complex gameplay challenges. Highlight any optimizations you've made that improved performance or gameplay quality.

Explain your collaborative process with designers, outlining how you interpret design ideas and translate them into workable gameplay mechanics. Emphasize the importance of open communication and iterative feedback in achieving game quality.

Provide a specific example of a challenging issue, outlining the steps you took to diagnose and remedy the situation. Focus on your problem-solving skills and your ability to work under pressure.

Share your perspective on mentorship, with examples of how you have guided junior engineers in their projects. Discuss how you foster a learning environment that encourages questions and open dialogue.

Talk about your personal coding standards and any tools you utilize to maintain code quality, such as code reviews or testing practices. Highlight the importance of clean, maintainable code to enhance gameplay systems.

Outline your experience with Unreal Engine, including specific projects where you implemented features or gameplay mechanics. Discuss how its functionality aided in your development processes and contributed to successful game outcomes.

Explain your methods for staying abreast of industry changes, such as attending conferences, participating in online forums, or engaging with the game development community. Illustrate how you apply new techniques to your work.

Describe a project where you had a leadership role, focusing on your impact and contributions throughout the stages of development. Highlight collaboration, problem-solving, and achieving project goals.

Discuss your view on player experience, emphasizing elements like engagement, immersion, and ease of interaction. Mention how you implement feedback from players and iterate on game mechanics to achieve these goals.