Gameplay engineer Job Description
Gameplay engineer Job Description Template
A Gameplay Engineer designs, implements, and fine-tunes game mechanics, ensuring a seamless and engaging player experience. Responsibilities include coding, debugging, and collaborating with designers to bring creative visions to life.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with game designers, artists, and other engineers to implement gameplay features
- Design, develop, and maintain gameplay systems and mechanics
- Create and maintain technical documentation for gameplay systems
- Optimize gameplay systems for performance and memory usage
- Identify and diagnose gameplay issues and provide solutions
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in game development technology
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior gameplay engineers
- Contribute to the development of project schedules and deliverables
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++ programming language
- Experience in game development using Unreal Engine or Unity
- Ability to design, develop and implement gameplay systems, mechanics, and features
- Familiarity with physics, math and algorithms relevant to game development
- Good understanding of performance and optimization techniques for game engines
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.