SENIOR GAMEPLAY ENGINEER

Destineer is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to build and design gameplay features for a large budget next-gen. AAA military shooter that we’re building with close help from combat-experienced US Marines.

Come join Destineer and help solve some of the most interesting technical challenges in videogames and make some of the most culturally relevant games of our time.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, write, debug, and refine real-time gameplay systems and features
• Participate in project planning and scheduling
• Provide accurate time estimates for completion of engineering tasks
• Identify technical risks and propose solutions
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Create systems that achieve game design goals
• Create technology that is re-usable and adaptable for future projects
• Develop and maintain tools that provide data for gameplay systems
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and ideas in your technical specialties
• Mentor junior level software engineers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Sc. or Masters Degree in Computer Science
• Excellent working knowledge of C and C++
• Solid 3D math skills
• Must have at least 3+ years videogame industry experience
• Must have shipped at least 1 game title, preferably on PS3 or Xbox 360 or both
• General experience using game scripting systems
• Experience with automated build systems (Continuous Integration) and unit test frameworks
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work well within a varied team including designers, artists, and other engineers to create a highly original and interesting experience
• Experience engineering a variety of gameplay related systems
• Experience working with and finding the right balance between scripting & native code programming
• Passion for making and playing videogames
• Legal U.S. work authorization required

HELPFUL:

• Console development experience, preferably XBox 360 or PS3
• Experience designing and developing game engines

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ABOUT RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

Raleigh is quickly growing into a major hub of videogame development. The Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is home to over 30 game companies, including Epic Games and Red Storm Entertainment, and is the game engine capital of the world.

Forbes magazine recently ranked Raleigh as the #1 Best Place for Business and Careers and Kiplinger ranked Raleigh one of the seven "coolest" cities in which to live.

Raleigh offers a warm climate year-round, a rich cultural scene, one of the nation's top-rated education systems, a strong economy, and one of the best standards of living in the country. Beautiful, new 4-bedroom homes within 15 minutes of Destineer's offices can be purchased for as little as $230,000.

The 1.5 million people who live in the Raleigh area enjoy more than 20 major museums, an international airport that offers convenient and cost-effective travel options, an outstanding selection of restaurants and entertainment, professional sporting events, performing arts, historic sites, beautiful parks, and three of the nation's top universities. Located near the center of North Carolina, Raleigh is just 2 hours from the coast and 3 hours to the mountains, and Washington DC is only a four-hour drive to the north.