Lead Gameplay Programmer [Remote]

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What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. You'll drive the gameplay engineering team and play a critical role in feature development for upcoming seasons. In this role, you will

• Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, serving as the primary communication hub across disciplines
• Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively
• Deliver core gameplay features on time, flagging when the team is over- or under-scoped
• Define the vision for gameplay systems and features
• Propose and review architecture and technical approaches to ensure they meet requirements and support a healthy codebase
• Write code directly when needed

What we're looking for

• Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles
• Experience leading a gameplay engineering team on shipped AAA titles
• Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect and implement gameplay mechanics and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working on a live service game
• Excellent communication skills
• Multi-platform development experience is a plus
• Passion for games is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA, NY, & WA). Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply To This Job