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Gameplay Engineer

thatgamecompany· Engineering
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Remote$105k - $133kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Gameplay Engineer for a remote US/Canada live team developing a social MMO-style game with networked gameplay systems, real-time and asynchronous features, and a focus on player retention and social experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay
  • Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention
  • Social experiences that make every moment better with others
  • Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features
  • Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations
  • Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design
  • Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry
  • Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills
  • Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya
  • Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team
  • Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games
  • Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming
  • Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)
  • Have MMO experience

Skills

Required:Programming in C, C++, or C#3D Vector MathMayaGameplay systems designScripting languages (Lua, JSON, etc)MMO experience

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents starting on day one
  • Pet Insurance
  • Compassionate leave
  • Pre-tax wellness stipend
  • Pre-tax work from home stipend
  • 401K with company match
  • Mental health resources including Headspace and EAP
  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
  • Support for personal professional development
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About thatgamecompany

is a game studio dedicated to creating timeless interactive entertainment that inspires human connection worldwide.

thatgamecompany is a game studio dedicated to creating timeless interactive entertainment that inspires human connection worldwide.

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