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Chicago, IL
Junior Gameplay Programmer
Chicago, IL
Bins and Sons
Chicago, IL
Junior Gameplay Programmer
- Works with other team members to develop features in accordance with the scope and vision of the game
- Solves bugs and issuesWorks on tasks assigned by the Lead Programmer
- 3+ years’ on game development
- Solid knowledge of C++, object-oriented development
- Develop editor tools for Level Designers’ implementation of game logic and characters’ behaviors
- Analyze design documents and work with the game designers for the gameplay evolution
- Build flexible UI framework and support UI functions in the games
Houston, TX
Gameplay Programmer
Houston, TX
Konopelski Inc
Houston, TX
Gameplay Programmer
- Provide self-assessment on how to improve their own performance
- Works directly with the designers in order to make sure that the designs of various features are complete and realistic
- Develop toolsets for content creators that aid in the iterative nature of game development
- Mentor junior programmers on how to improve their performance
- Knowledge of different software development methods such as Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Agile, etc.
- Works directly with the design team in order to make sure that the design of various features are complete and realistic
- Work with the rest of the product design team to create implementation strategies for game components, authoring content, and meeting product deadlines
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Boston, MA
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Boston, MA
Daugherty, Boyle and Jacobson
present
Boston, MA
Senior Gameplay Programmer
present
- Work as a key part of an agile development team, taking responsibility for organizing and planning their own work
- Works closely with team members of own or other job families for the optimal development of assigned features, during all stages of the development process
- Manage workload and time autonomously within the tasks assigned and to deliver to specification and schedule
- Working on one or more gameplay features such as: missions, AI, animation, in-game building, multiplayer, or metagame
- Excellent knowledge of C++ and object-oriented development
- Creates latency-free, reactive interactions
- Whenever necessary, suggest improvements by designing and implementing new systems or modifying existing systems
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
University of Delaware
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Skills
Skills
- Strong knowledge of C++, and solid understanding of meta programming techniques. Knowledge of at least one scripting language
- Excellent C++ understanding and skills. The ability to write highly efficient and optimized code
- Excellent C++/C# programming skills, with good knowledge of object oriented development
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills, with good knowledge of object oriented development
- Analytical ability and synthesis capability
- Knowledge of common algorithms, data structures and patterns, and the ability to apply them to problems while keeping constraints and performance in mind
- Solid working knowledge of Lua
- Able to analyse unfamiliar code of a reasonable complexity to understand and extend the functionality of an existing module
- Ability to work in an iterative environment with game designers to quickly prototype gameplay features
- Proficient in C# with good understanding of object oriented development
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Lead Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead a group of programmers in the development of new systems, features, and tools in addition to leveraging newest technologies while maintaining a stable code base
- Work closely with content directors, game designers, level designers, artists, and producers to develop the technical designs, engineering schedules, and game systems
- Hold departmental meetings to gather feature requirements and discuss implementation strategies. Do task breakdowns for engineering features
- Ensure successful deployment of new features and code changes to the team
- 7+ years of software development experience in the game industry
- Experience developing for XboxOne, Xbox360, PS4 or PS3 (preferably several)
- 6+ years experience with C/C++
- Familiarity with UE3 engine is a plus
- Shipping a console game with a multiplayer a plus
- Knowledge of character animation systems
- Knowledge of AI, pathfinding
- Knowledge of online synchronization and replication
- Leadership ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with coordinating, mentoring and building a cohesive programming team
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Graduate Gameplay Programmer Graduate Program Resume Examples & Samples
- Good C++ programming skills, capacity to write readable and modular code
- Good knowledge of object–oriented development and technical knowledge of the software development process for prototyping, developing , optimizing and debugging
- Strong interest in games system and mechanics
- Curiosity about technical knowledge in physics, mathematics, animation & arts
- Excellent analysis and problem solving skills will help you deploy effective solutions to complex problems. You understand and care about player needs
- Passion and knowledge for video games will make a difference
- Effective communicator and fluent English speaker
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of OOP, in particular C++
- Knowledge of multithreading and parallel programming
- Passion and enthusiasm for videogames
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Analyze and understand the game design documents in order to define the required functionalities and the game systems that must be developed in the engine
- Analyse existing functionalities in the engine and determine if they meet project requirements. If necessary, define how to adapt them in order to better meet game requirements
- Collaborate with game designers/level designers/animators so as to discuss the constraints and establish the technical possibilities of the various gameplay functions
- Determine the conditions that will lead to actions based on commands
- Implement and optimize the controls and interaction systems so that gameplay is fluid
- Validate and verify whether the newly developed systems fulfill the intentions of the project and are coherent with the existing code. Ensure that the implementation of the controls and game systems provide the player with the experience that the design and/creative director had envisioned
- Work repetitively and involve designers when implementing new functions
- Work with people from other crafts in developing the tools required to efficiently make the necessary gameplay adjustments
- Support the functions and gameplay systems designed by production
- Seek out and correct the gameplay bugs identified by the production and quality control teams
- Document the work so as to transfer knowledge and enable users (programmers and people from other tasks) to understand how the new systems and gameplay functions work
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Works directly with the designers in order to make sure that the designs of various features are complete and realistic
- Implements the designs taking into account the player’s comfort
- Improves features based on design requests in order to have better interactions between the player and the game
- In some cases you will handle the high level network synchronization for the various gameplay features
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to understand and take into account user needs
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to solve problems
- Analytical ability and synthesis capability
- Be flexible in organizing work
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with the lead engineer to develop gameplay features and systems
- Collaborate with the design team to ensure features match expectations
- Work with design team to ensure that gameplay systems are used properly
- 5+ years of experience in programming/engineering development
- Shipped 2+ published titles as Gameplay Programmer for PS4, PS3, Xbox One, 360, PC, or MacOS
- Experienced in developing and implementing key gameplay systems
- Strong knowledge of scripting languages (Lua, Python, Perl)
- Strong knowledge of performance/memory constraints of game software required
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Junior AI / Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop gameplay features, and monitor code to improve the degree of usability
- Simulate various AI behaviors by applying different algorithms
- Build flexible User Interface framework and support UI functions in the games
- Implement game logic and relevant code for both the Client and Server Engines
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Senior Gameplay Programmer / Engineer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with game designers and creative directors to develop and implement their vision of gameplay features in a multiplayer environment
- Implement game features using a player-centric focus to ensure the best possible quality for the consumer
- Break-down design goals into smaller technical tasks
- Provide well-formed feedback on gameplay and offer suggestions for improvement
- Design algorithms that provide the desired gameplay results within real-time performance and memory budgets
- Analyze and refactor code to optimize performance
- Evaluate and communicate the potential impact of code changes
- Provide regular updates on technology risks and obstacles to designers, leads, and producers
- Test and document code
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or related area
- Minimum of 5 years game industry experience with 2 shipped titles
- Demonstrated proficiency in C++
- Perforce and Jira experience preferred
- Console programming experience (Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox ONE, or PS4)
- Experience with implementing network gameplay, AI, or physics
- Capable of working with and creating game scripting systems
- Strong understanding of the coding process, standards and methodologies
- Adept at working with game designers and artists to implement gameplay features
- Ability to judge feature quality in relation to other current competing games
- Excellent analysis, problem solving, and rapid deployment of effective solutions
- Passion and enthusiasm for video games
- Must be fluent in English; bi-lingual (French) a bonus
- National and/or international travel may be required
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Uses his/her technical knowledge to simulate believable behaviors
- May be required to simulate a complex AI by using simple algorithms
- Identifies missing details in feature requests and can break down the tasks into parts that can be implemented and tested
- Works closely with team members of own or other job families for the optimal development of assigned features, during all stages of the development process
- Participates in prototyping of features and is able to define their own objectives
- Re-uses existing code effectively
- Debugs defects of moderate complexity and ensures that problem has been fully solved
- Identifies and corrects other bugs discovered along the way, even if outside his/her scope of work
- Creates latency-free, reactive interactions
- Uses metrics to detect regressions in the general gameplay that harm the game feel
- Writes Portable Code (writes project specific code where appropriate)
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Expert Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Bring innovations in order to improve the game and level design
- Enhance gameplay elements of reference by adding improvements that become group standards
- Produce an architecture which limits optimisation issues for other gameplay programmers
- Multi-thread algorithms for different processors
- Influence engine-related decisions to meet gameplay programming needs
- Define and implement a strategy which guarantees the efficient prototyping of the game
- Propose strategies which guarantee the modularity of the code in its entirety
- Determine the cause of complex defects in the engine and provide solutions
- Create tools for memory & CPU load profiling
- Experience in software design patterns and UML
- Experience in asynchronous, multithreaded application development is a plus
- Experience in profiling and optimisation is a plus
- Familiarity with common scheduling, task and issue tracking tools – MS Project, Jira, etc
- In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures and patterns, and the ability to apply them to problems while keeping constraints and performance in mind
- Experience in working in multi-site collaboration environment is a plus
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Research and implement character simulation, game logic, and artificial intelligence for mobile games
- Great C/C++ skills and experienced with one script language, like AS, Lua, C#
- Experience with Unity is a plus
- At least TWO shipped MOBILE title, preferably a strategy/farming/simulation game
- Basic to fluent English in written and oral
- Has a good knowledge of standard algorithms and knows how to use them according the project's needs
- Use knowledge of the gameplay code in physics, mathematics and animation to build the believability of behaviors
- Able to create prototype quickly according the input from game designer
- Mature communication skill and seek improvement constantly
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Associate Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain and extend documentation on gameplay-oriented features and systems
- Experienced preferred with developing and implementing key gameplay systems and passion for playing video games
- Strong C/C++ development and optimization skills
- Ability to work well with designers and artists to implement the vision of the game
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- You design, implement, test and document features for a AAA PC Game
- You work with game designers and fellow programmers to conceptualize and realize functionality
- You analyze and improve existing code
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop simple and complex gameplay systems, such player’s action, character’s behavior, game elements and game progression
- Create rapid prototypes using various languages to show a proof of concept of gameplay features
- Produce tools or debug features to help designers or programmers polish gameplay features
- Work closely with game designers to clarify design requirements
- When assigned a gameplay function, breaks down the function into tasks and creates a plan and schedule
- Complete your gameplay functions based on the plan, requirements and schedule approved by management
- Capable to inform management ahead of time when tasks are falling behind schedule, and propose solutions
- Provide self-assessment on how to improve their own performance
- Mentor junior programmers on how to improve their performance
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Analyze and understand the needs from the game designers in terms of informatics development and assess the technical feasibility
- Analyze existing Game features in the engine and see if they are suitable in light of the intentions
- Collaborate with designers to discuss constraints and set out the technical possibilities for the various AI features
- Work with other working units (design, animation) to develop the tools required to efficiently adjust systems
- Optimize the game performance and resolve the compatibility issues
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Optimize code and data for memory usage and performance as required
- Write debugging tools for programmers, level designers and artists
- Knowledge of common algorithms, data structures and patterns, and the ability to apply them to problems while keeping constraints and performance in mind
- 3 years of commercial software development experience with significant involvement in 1 published game
- Experience in current and new-gen consoles
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Works with other team members to develop features in accordance with the scope and vision of the game
- Uses practical solutions to implement feature requests
- Codes incrementally and takes care not to break existing features
- Progressively integrates development into the shared code base
- Debugs own code and bugs of basic complexity in the rest of the engine
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with game designers to implement game design and features on client side
- Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions and optimizations to existing code base
- Collaborate with local and remote team members
- Work with other working units (design, animation) to develop the tools required to improve efficiently
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop, document, test and maintain highly accessible game systems and features in collaboration with other programmers and designers
- Designing and implementing efficient and maintainable code (languages may include C++, C, C#, LUA)
- Proactively and methodically improving quality and efficiency
- Troubleshoot gameplay related issues
- Continuously strive to deliver a highly entertaining interactive experience
- Support the team in fostering and improving software development processes
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- 4+ years game industry or related programming experience
- Experience with a wide variety of gameplay, including AI and animation
- Strong knowledge of PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 development
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Translate the game design into concrete gameplay features
- Explore and iterate through prototyping to propose new game mechanics or gameplay features
- Improve playability with bug-free gameplay features
- Implement and optimise the interaction controls and systems with the game designer to ensure fluid playability
- Determine and fix the gameplay bugs detected by the production and quality control teams
- Proactively identify and resolve gameplay bugs as well as propose gameplay improvements to improve the quality of player experience
- Establish the technical possibilities for the different gameplay features
- Validate and verify if the newly developed systems meet project intentions and are coherent with the existing code
- Support the Lead Programmer in any ad hoc tasks and duties
- Relevant commercial software development experience with significant involvement in 1 published game in a gameplay programming capacity
- Demonstrated involvement in small-team, creative or explorative game development projects (e.g. indie games, game jam, personal projects, etc)
- Ability to work efficiently with existing code bases
- Good understanding of gameplay technology, and can use technical knowledge in various areas such as mathematics, physics, animation, artificial intelligence to implement gameplay features, and believable behaviours
- Excellent C++/C# programming skills, with good knowledge of object oriented development
- Familiarity with common scheduling, task and issue tracking tools
- Experience in Unity 3D is a plus
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Iterate over your work with Game Designers to ensure you’re delivering their vision
- Deliver gameplay features for AAA titles
- Support the Lead Gameplay Programmer in any ad hoc tasks and duties
- Ability to demonstrate gameplay potential using non-programmatic approaches such as paper games, video, story boards and physical mediums
- Knowledge of scripting languages like LUA and visual languages like Kismet
- Experience using 3rd party prototyping Engines such as Unity or Unreal is a plus
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- 2/ The behaviours of the characters and systems that are not controlled by the player: The decision level of these entities, the level of action and the level of perception. The work must ensure the plausibility of the behaviours and the fun capital generated by these behaviours, as set out by the game designers
- Analyze and understand the game design documents in order to define the required features and game systems that must be developed in the engine
- Analyze existing features in the engine and determine if they meet project intentions and establish ways to adapt these features to meet game needs whenever necessary
- Anticipate potential game design changes and ensure that the implementation of the game systems will easily support these changes
- Use different reverse engineering techniques to effectively analyze the features of a competitor’s game mechanics
- Whenever necessary, suggest enhancements by designing and implementing new systems or modifying existing systems
- Collaborate with programmers in other sectors, game designers, level designers and animators to discuss constraints and establish the technical possibilities for the different gameplay features
- Implement and optimize the interaction controls and systems with the game designer to ensure fluid playability
- Ensure that the implementation of the game controls and systems provides the player experience set out by the game design team
- Work with other working units to develop the tools required to efficiently adjust the gameplay
- Support the gameplay features and systems designed for production
- Document the work so as to share knowledge and enable users (programmers and team members from other working units) to understand how to use the new gameplay systems and features
- Client/user focus
- Ability to quickly adapt to change
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to optimize and debug
- Knowledge of 3d math
- Previous experience as Programmer in videogame industry
- Written and oral english
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Keeps player comfort into account when making implementation decisions
- Identifies missing details in feature requests and breaks down the tasks into modules that can be implemented and tested
- Produces efficient code and participates in architecture and code reviews
- Experience in gaming industry, with at least 2 years as Gameplay Programmer or similar position
- Strong knowledge of C++, and solid understanding of meta programming techniques. Knowledge of at least one scripting language
- Motion gaming and image-based gaming experience a plus
- Passion for creating and playing many game genres
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Ability to take direction well
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Analyzes the game and level design in order to give feedback on their feasibility
- Carries out RIP (Rapid Iterative Playtests) on their prototypes
- Analyzes unfamiliar code of moderate complexity to understand the functionality of an existing module
- Debugs defects of high complexity and ensures that problem has been fully solved
- Produces efficient software design and participates in software design reviews
- Writes code that is modular and self-contained
- Mentoring less experienced team members
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Senior Camera Specialist Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience working with in-game camera in the area of gameplay programming is a must
- Experience with commonly used development tools such as Visual Studio and perforce
- Self-motivated and pro-active with a strong work ethic
- Good understanding of gameplay technology and can use their technical knowledge in various areas such as mathematics, physics, animation, artificial intelligence to implement gameplay features, and believable behaviors
- Ability to work in an iterative environment with game designers to quickly prototype gameplay features
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Suggest audio pipeline improvements by determining project needs and designing and implementing new systems whenever required
- Work in close collaboration with the audio designers so that they can carry out the design intentions and remain on budget
- Identify and correct the bugs determined by other working units and the quality control team
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Research and implement character simulation, game logic, and artificial intelligence for consoles games
- Build flexible UI framework and support UI functions in the games
- Analyze design documents and work with the game designers for the gameplay evolution
- Develop editor tools for Level Designers’ implementation of game logic and characters’ behaviors
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, author, maintain and refactor game systems that meet all design, technical and schedule requirements (50%)
- Collaborate with game designers, level designers, artists and animators to brainstorm solutions that satisfy design and content requirements. (30%)
- Work closely with QA and technical leadership to ensure the stability and accuracy of game systems by identifying, communicating and resolving defects. (10%)
- Work with your lead in building and maintaining realistic schedules and identifying dependencies. (10%)
- C++ software development experience
- Must be able to work closely with a variety of team members to develop compelling technology that enables innovative game systems and features
- C/C++ Proficiency
- Gameplay Engineering experience
- Multiplayer engineering a plus
- Strong math skills
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- One or more gameplay systems including: mission, AI, PVP or multiplayer, or skills
- Provide gameplay tools/Editor support
- Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
- Experience developing online games professionally
- Strong C++ and math skill and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
- Well versed in games with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
- A game designer's creativity
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Online Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Designing, developing, and supporting multiplayer gameplay and systems code
- Implementing and maintaining client/server architecture, network synchronization and replication, and matchmaking
- Focusing on systems that interact most with the backend such as; persistence, account migration, catalog management, customer service tools
- Strong C++ and/or Java skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
- Experience implementing one or more of the following systems: matchmaking, party systems, voice-chat, and/or multiplayer gameplay features
- Well versed in games with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing online games
- A keen, analytical mind with strong math and problem solving skills
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Development of social games from concept to ship
- Cooperate with other programmers and being part of a multidisciplinary team
- Write robust, optimized and maintainable code
- Writing technical design documents, for milestones and internal use
- A solid foundation in computer science and software engineering, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, 3D mathematics and software design
- Attention to detail, problem-solving skills and organized working habits
- Be a team player: we use agile development methods, where the team members are in permanent contact. Open mind and good communication skills are a must
- Passion for games and some knowledge of the games industry
- Work permit for Spain obtained prior to applying for the position is a must
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and implement the interaction controls and systems with the game designer to ensure fluid playability
- Excellent C++ programming skills, with good knowledge of object oriented development
- 3 years commercial software development experience with significant involvement in 1 published game in a gameplay programming capacity
- Experience in software design patterns and Unified Modeling Language
- Has a strong background in 3D mathematics and linear algebra
- Experience in profiling and optimization is a plus
- Knowledge of scripting languages like Kismet
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Lead Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Good understanding of gameplay technology, and can use their technical knowledge in various areas such as mathematics, physics, animation, artificial intelligence to implement gameplay features, and believable behaviors
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills, with good knowledge of object oriented development
- Familiarity with common scheduling, task and issue tracking tools – MS Project, Jira etc…
- Able to create, manage and track schedules for a team of engineers
- Substantial commercial software development experience with significant involvement in 2 published games
- Has knowledge of different software development methods such as Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Agile etc…
- Proven ability to debug defects of a reasonable complexity
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Enthusiasm and desire to work in the game development industry
- Good knowledge of C++ and object-oriented development
- Some understanding of meta programming techniques
- Basic knowledge of templates and design patterns and anti-patterns
- Strong knowledge of the software development environment and associated tools (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, etc.)
- Ability to write clear, concise code & documentation
- Ability to manage their own time and work within deadlines
- Minimum 2 (two) years of experience; experience in games development will be a plus
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, implement and iterate on new and existing Gameplay systems
- Client/Server networking
- Performance awareness in algorithms as well as in usage of bandwith and memory
- Collaboration within different teams to craft the best player experience possible
- 5+ years of experience with C++ programming in the video game industry
- Experience with client/server architectures and multiplayer game programming
- Ability to accurately predict task duration and understand dependencies
- Experience working with PS4 or XBOX One
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Providing gameplay tools and editor support
- Rapidly iterating on features of a live game while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
- Implementing both client and server gameplay features
- Significant experience developing online games
- Expert in C++ and object-oriented programming with the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
- Well versed in games with the ability to articulate the pros and cons of existing game implementations
- Knowledge of multiplayer implications for features
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Works directly with the design team in order to make sure that the design of various features are complete and realistic
- Implements the respective designs taking into account the palyer's comfort and game performance
- Handles the high level network synchronization for the various gameplay features that he implements
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Building gameplay (including: mission, AI, in-game building, PVP or multiplayer) or engine systems
- Providing gameplay tools/editor support
- Experimenting with game design and using rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
- Experience optimizing game engines for various platforms
- Experience with multiple core system tasks such as graphics, tools, audio/video, networking, memory handling, script compilers, I/O, etc
- Experience working with automated build systems for multiple platforms
- Performance optimization skills
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of 3 years Games programming experience
- Shipped at least one iOS and/or Android title
- Proficient in C# with good understanding of object oriented development
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Efficiently design, write, and test the Lua code that controls the game
- Use the internal tool to build game scenes and implement the creative vision for the game
- Work with the rest of the product design team to create implementation strategies for game components, authoring content, and meeting product deadlines
- With the help of QA and production, debug, document, and fix bugs in all aspects of development
- Developing studio and user facing tools and game components for use by other members of the development team
- Be an active participant in the design and production of the game; the technical side of the creative team!
- 3+ years’ experience in the games business
- Experienced with languages such as Lua, Actionscript, Perl, Python, and C
- Possess strong knowledge of programming data structures, logic, and algorithms
- Ability to think like a designer to create compelling and fun game play
- Thrive on creating highly direct and operational game system that shines in their functionality more than their elegance
- Self-motivated and diligent, with good habits for tracking one’s own tasks and seeking out answers when needed
- Receptive to the iterative nature of games design with a willingness to participate in many areas of game development
- Excel working under the pressure of deadlines while maintaining focus on shipping the product
- B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Level/Game design experience
- Experience working in a 3D rendering environment or 3D game engine (i.e. Maya, 3DS Max, Unity, Torque, Unreal, etc.)
- Ability to demo levels of game play systems you have scripted yourself for an existing title or personal project
- Solid working knowledge of Lua
- Passion for interactive fiction, narrative game play, and cinematography
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Gameplay Programmer Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Strong C++ knowledge
- Experience coding gameplay features from start to finish
- Experience with the problems involved in making a client/server-based game
- Work/code samples from at least one project (indie, academic, hobby project etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills and experience working within a team
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4, bonus for understanding how gameplay blueprints work
- Well-versed in games with the ability to break down and articulate the design of gameplay mechanics
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, implement, test and document the technical aspects of features for a AAA PC Game
- Good knowledge in C#
- Experience in working on existing Engines
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Gameplay Programmer Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with game designers and fellow programmers to conceptualize and realize functionality
- Interest in video game programming
- Good knowledge in C++
- Knowledge in C#
- First Experiences in working on existing Engines
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Designing, implementing and improving robust gameplay systems and other game features
- Working closely with game designers in order to understand what is expected of each feature and with game engine programmers to establish best practices for developing them
- Collaborating with people of various disciplines (level designers, artists, tools developers etc.) to ensure a game feature comes together successfully
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Solves bugs and issuesWorks on tasks assigned by the Lead Programmer
- Studies game and level design documents, and gives feedback on feasibility
- Degree in computer engineering
- Strong knowledge of C++, and solid understanding of latest programming techniques
- Autonomous, self-motivated and proactive attitude
- Problem-solving and open mind
- Ability to take direction and critics well
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Also fluent english is a must
- Experience in gaming industry, with some experience as Gameplay Programmer or similar position
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Lead Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Leading and managing a team of gameplay programmers
- Driving the development of key gameplay features together with other disciplines such as design, animation, art, etc
- Ensuring quality and efficiency for the code, the tools and the over-all process
- Fostering and maintaining an honest and open feedback culture
- Organizing work and backlog using project management/ planning tools i.e. Jira
- Working with producers, other leads, directors and other teams to push project quality
- Balancing quality and efficiency of owns and teams work to reach the best results within given time frames
- Managing the Human Resources aspects within your team by i.e. reoccurring performance feedback and salary review
- 4+ years of gameplay programming including experience with designing, development and shipping major systems or key content for games
- Experience with leading and managing a team – knowledge of the pitfalls and key learnings of driving a team forward on an expanding project
- Knowledge of console and online games development is a big plus
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- BSCS/MSCS in Game Programming or related computer science/engineering degree
- Familiar with (AR) Augmented Reality, (VR) Virtual Reality and/or Oculus Rift (highly desired)
- Team Lead expertise is a plus!
- (basic knowledge of: Data Science, Statistics (R), Machine Learning, MatLAB, etc.)
- Experience with developing, debugging and shipping at least2 AAA games titles through full SDLC
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Working in depth with C++ programming
- Working in a client/server networking environment on a daily basis
- Conducting the development of a multi-threaded environment
- 3+ years of experience with C++ programming in the video game industry
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience in video game programming
- Experience in leading & coaching teams
- Knowledge of multithreaded development
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, implement, test and document the technical aspects of features for a AAA game on PC & console
- 3-5+ years of professional experience
- Experience in programming robust and efficient code
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with game designers and fellow programmers to conceptualize and implement functionality
- Ability for analyzing and extending existing code
- Excellent teamwork abilities
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Mobile Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- 3+ years’ experience in mobile game development with at least 1 mobile game shipped
- Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate using industry-standard tools, methodologies, and languages (Unity 3D, C#)
- Strong grasp of 3D mobile game development best practices
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Self-motivation, eagerness to learn, adaptability, and an ability to effectively communicate with non-technical team members (mainly designers & artists)
- Great understanding of Game Design needs and an ability to translate them technically
- Knowledge in a specific field would be greatly appreciated (e.g. UI, AI, or Network)
- Passionate about games, design, technology, with a forward-thinking approach
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Works on tasks assigned by the Lead Programmer
- Prototypes features and carries out iterative playtests
- Uses metrics to detect regressions in gameplay that harm the game feel
- Be a reference for the Gameplay Programming team in relation to various Programming elements and find solutions to complex issues that arise
- Solves bugs and issues
- Manage workload and time autonomously within the tasks assigned and to deliver to specification and schedule
- Be a representative of Ubisoft Barcelona culture (development of standards, procedures and processes)
- Experience in gaming industry, with at least 5 years as Gameplay Programmer or similar position
- Strong knowledge of C++, and solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Knowledge of at least one scripting language
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
- Problem-solving and open minded attitude
- Previous experience working as a Gameplay Programmer in a FPS title is a plus
- Share knowledge and open to learn from others
- Very fluent in English, both written and spoken
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C Gameplay Programmer M/F Resume Examples & Samples
- Good command of C++ programming
- Control of 3D mathematics and real time animation technics
- Significative experience on a shipped AAA game
- Knowledge of techniques used in game programming: Animation, IK, Ragdoll, …
- Development experience on console
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, implement, and maintain systems and tools to support gameplay (animation, locomotion, navigation, combat, etc.)
- Support and assist designers, artists, and other programmers as needed
- Profile and performance tune code to remove bottlenecks
- B.Sc. degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- Good understanding of what makes a game fun and interesting to play
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Able and motivated to work with other team members
- Specialist in other game programming areas (audio, effects, networking, etc.)
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Gameplay Programmer, VR Incubator Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, implement, and maintain systems and tools to support gameplay
- Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code
- Modify and maintain existing runtime code and tools
- Support and assist other team members
- Test and document code produced
- Support tools and technology as needed for specific project requirements
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Gameplay Programmer / Engineer Resume Examples & Samples
- Writes programs in a variety of computer languages using tools such as Microsoft visual studio, Perforce, C++, PS4 Development Kit
- Update and expand existing programs
- Evaluates engine or middleware strengths and weaknesses
- Modifies existing code to improve design, structure and clarity
- Validate and verify whether the newly developed systems fulfill the intentions of the project and are coherent with the existing code
- Ensure that the implementation of the controls and game systems provide the player with the experience that the designer and creative director had envisioned
- Debugs and corrects the gameplay bugs identified by the production and quality control items
- User performance analysis tools to determine areas that need optimization
- Performs code reviews for peers (detects errors, programming flaws)
- Build and use computer-assisted software engineering tools
- Qualifications/Requirements
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or related field, plus 1 year of programming/development experience, which must include experience in the video game industry; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or related area, plus 5 years progressive experience in programming/development, which must include game industry experience with 2 shipped titles
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work
- Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and written
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to create a great player experience
- Collaborate with members of the team to build sustainable, performant and maintainable technologies and code
- Play an active role in supporting the game, addressing both low level and high level issues
- 6+ years of experience in game development
- Fluent in C++
- Strong mathematics skills (linear algebra and trigonometry)
- Experience in the design and implementation of various game systems, including game object management, AI/pathing, user interface or online networking
- Experience with multi-threaded programming paradigms
- Experience with Unreal Engine and Multiplayer architecture is a plus
- Willing and able to provide mentorship for junior engineers
- Ability to communicate with designers
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Excellent knowledge of C++ and object-oriented development
- Very Good understanding of meta programming techniques
- Very Good knowledge of templates and design patterns and anti-patterns
- Ability to judge and communicate on the potential impact of his changes
- Ability to understand and apply the rational design methods
- Some knowledge of planning and monitoring tools (Jira, Excel)
- Good MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Interest in computer and video games
- 3-5 years of experience; experience in games development will be a plus
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Junior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Strong interest in gameplay or tools programming and related technologies
- Ability and desire to work in creative and collaborative teams
- Solid knowledge of C++, object-oriented development
- Basic knowledge of the software development environment and associated tools (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of templates & design patterns and anti-patterns
- Ability to write clear, concise code & document implemented features
- Ability to follow and respect coding standards and methodologies in place
- Some prior experience in Programming/ Web Development will be a plus
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Extensive experience in the User Interface of a game
- Good gaming culture and good gameplay sensitivity
- Current level of English spoken and written
- Experience of game’s engines as : Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, etc
- Knowledge of techniques used in game programming: path finding, animation, IA, UI…
- Knowledge of the specificities of developing a multiplayer game, notions of replication and network constraints
- Personal projects related to gaming
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Senior Systemic Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Participate in the early stages of the game development
- Design and implement robust systemic gameplay modules to support player economy, missions, and run-time encounters
- Collaborate with designers and engineers to build production-ready systems
- Expose flexible scripting APIs to content creators
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the video game industry
- Experience with the design and implementation of gameplay systems including missions, gameplay scripting, and online networking
- Experience with open-world gameplay systems
- Experience with systemic gameplay and procedural content generation
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4
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Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Working closely with game designers on physics-based systems, which impact hero actions and performance in-game, enhancing the player experience
- Working on gameplay features such as: missions, AI, animation, in-game building, multiplayer, or meta-game
- Professional experience with physics engines in a game engine (i.e. Tools pipeline, performance optimization, behavior etc.)
- Experience making physics work in the game world
- Preference shown to applicants who’ve shipped titles using the Unreal Engine
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Lead Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Analyze, create and deploy efficient game functionalities
- Resolve complex problems and always be looking for optimization and performance
- Ensure technical writing is created and updates within the team
- Transpose design needs into gameplay functionalities which will maximize playability, credibility and gamers’ comfort
- Prove debugging skills and optimization
- Develop and deploy prototyping strong skills
- Develop a strong algorithms knowledge and data structure in AI
- Pilot and bring together a team composed of several Gameplay programmers, responsible to transform design ideas into gameplay elements
- Prioritize and manage daily team tasks, follow and monitor their work
- Give responsibility to the team and monitor the performance: objectives definition, regular and constructive feedbacks, etc
- Ensure the objectives are filled in time, consistent with the budget and with the production team needs
- Manage the entire communication and meetings with the other teams and studios, in French and English
- Constructive collaboration, vertical and horizontal communication
- Implement a team spirit and encourage creativity
- Participate in sharing information and knowledge
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Senior Gameplay Programmer Resume Examples & Samples
- Coach less experienced programmers
- Take responsibility for existing, complex gameplay systems
- Use prototyping techniques to demonstrate the validity/invalidity of a gameplay idea
- Analyse and understand the game design documents in order to define the required features and game systems that must be developed in the engine
- Contribute to cross-studio collaboration communications in conjunction with the Lead Gameplay Programmer
- Advance client/server real-time multiplayer systems
- Excellent understanding of gameplay technology, and can use technical knowledge in various areas such as mathematics, physics, animation, artificial intelligence to implement gameplay features, and believable behaviours
- Knowledge of scripting languages like LUA
- Knowledge of different software development methods such as Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Agile, etc
- Experience in working in multi-site collaboration environment
- 6 years commercial software development experience with significant involvement in 2 published games in a gameplay programming capacity
- Experience with visual scripting languages
