Gameplay Engineer

About Squanch Games:

Since opening our doors in 2016, we've recruited a troop of the most hilariously unique talent the biz has to offer. We're constantly looking to expand our team of incredible people: They're crackin' some jokes, making awesomely strange stuff, and thinking outside the box simultaneously -- that's the "Squanch Factor" if you will.

At Squanch Games, we make dreams come true – the funkiest, bizarrest dreams from the depths of our souls. Real complex stuff, but you probably know what we’re talking about because you’ve already played our games, right? RIGHT? (Hint: YES).

If you see molds and like breaking them, or boxes and enjoy stepping outside of them–ONWARD! Also, if you love working remotely, we're the studio for you.

Think you've got what it takes? Go for it. Seriously! Send us your resume!

Gameplay Engineer

What you'll do:

As a Gameplay Engineer at Squanch Games, you will be an integral part of the development of Gameplay Experiences & Systems. You’ll be partnering closely with design, animation, audio, VFX, QA, and production teams to deliver features and content from prototype to final quality.

Every day, you will be working as part of a cross-disciplinary team to further the development of gameplay systems and features.

You will be involved in the creation of a diverse set of gameplay features such as enemy AI behaviors, combat / weapons, and boss encounters.

You are the type of engineer who strives to push the quality bar of the work they do. You actively think about what would be the most fun for the player to experience and aren’t afraid to try something quirky and bizarre to deliver a truly unique gaming experience.

In this role, you will:

1. Solve complex problems and actively seek answers when solutions are not readily available.
2. Collaboratively design, implement, and refine weapons & enemy encounter experiences.
3. Prototype complex features and suggest improvements that would elevate gameplay.
4. Maintain constant contact with other departments so that their feedback is properly taken into account.
5. Continually push for quality and create gameplay systems utilizing your knowledge of modern game technology.
6. Support your fellow engineers; take time to answer questions, review code, share your knowledge and ideas with other members of the team.

What we’re looking for:

• A solid understanding of C++ and 3D maths such as vectors, matrixes, and quaternions.
• Game industry experience working as an engineer on console or PC games.
• An engineer with a designer brain: you actively collaborate on the design of new features and provide suggestions to make those features the best that they can be.
• Familiarity with prototyping and implementing enemies, bosses, weapons, and/or combat systems.
  • Experience working on enemy AI behaviors is a bonus!
• The ability to see the bigger picture and relationship between player weapons and enemy encounter design to create fun and unique experiences.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or another AAA game engine.
• A passion for games: you know what's going on in the world of games, and can't wait to talk with others about it!

Benefits:

• Salary range: $93,500 to $125,000, depending on experience
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Short term & long term disability insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 401k and FSA
• Unlimited PTO & flexible schedule
• Completely remote studio
• Stipend to ensure a comfortable work from home setup
• Monthly snack box
• Monthly stipend for WFH expenses

Location:

We are a fully remote studio operating from all over the United States! While we haven't hit all 50, we encourage applicants from across the country to apply and help us complete our map.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Squanch Games provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, creed, marital status, registered partner or civil union status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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