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Job Title: Gameplay Programmer - New York

Company Name: Avalanche Studios Group
Salary: USD 80.00
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USD 90.00
Job Industry: Program Development
Job Type: Full time
WorkPlace Type: hybrid
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Description:
Avalanche Studios Group and its creative division Avalanche Studios are hiring a passionate and highly motivated Gameplay Programmer for our studio in New York

 

As a gameplay programmer on this project you will work with our designers and other gameplay programmers to expand the game with new gameplay features, as well as support and improve existing features. You will develop and maintain the systems necessary for designers to create missions, build complex gameplay mechanics and tweak and balance the game. You should have a good attunement to what makes fun and engaging gameplay, and possess a readiness and desire to give input and feedback to the systems you are developing. Your work will take you all over our proprietary Apex open world engine, from underlying systems to specific gameplay mechanics, from animation systems to UI, from physics to VFX.

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • A keen sense for what makes gameplay fun and engaging
  • Excellent working knowledge of C++
  • Excellent working knowledge of debugging techniques
  • General familiarity with AI, physics and animation systems and techniques
  • Strong math skills
  • Strong communication skills – must possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability and desire to work in a team, often with different disciplines
     
Beneficial Skills

 

  • Experience in rapid prototyping and refinement, e.g. Game Jams
  • Experience using middleware such as Havok Physics
  • More in-depth knowledge and experience in AI e.g. behavior trees
  • Familiarity working in editor-supported engines, such as Unreal
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience developing for consoles, or other limited resource environments
  • Experience mentoring and nurturing junior developers on your teams
     
Employee promise

 

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

 

Our Values

 

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

 

How to Apply

 

We will only consider candidates who have submitted their CV and who can work from the office in New York a few days a week.

 

We offer our full-time employees 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and 5 weeks of PTO including 2 weeks of Summer break. Employees enjoy the company’s commitment to work-life balance and working with a talented team on an exciting AAA game.

 

Salary band: $80 000 - $90 000

 

To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.

 

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