Senior Gameplay Programmer
Warner Bros. Discovery3 months ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Create, develop, and maintain gameplay systems and features in C++.
- Develop combat, navigation, and NPC behavior systems that support emergent gameplay.
- Solve large, complex, and sometimes poorly defined gameplay problems.
- Collaborate with Design on engaging gameplay and communicate risks and opportunities.
- Provide feedback to teammates through code reviews and contribute broadly to team responsibilities.
- Communicate with the Lead, team, Production, and other departments.
- Support backlog review, task estimation, task breakdown, and Jira ticket management.
- Follow and champion game development best practices.
Requirements
- Experience developing gameplay systems using C++, including AI, navigation, or combat systems.
- Understanding of modern gaming platforms and experience developing software for one or more platforms.
- Experience contributing to the successful delivery of a commercial game title, preferably in a AAA environment.
- Strong game design skills demonstrated through previous work, projects, or portfolio examples.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
- Familiarity with Rocksteady titles and design philosophies is advantageous.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model: remote or office work is available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with onsite team collaboration Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Rocksteady Studios in Kentish Town, London.
- Warner Bros. Discovery offers curated benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
- Reasonable workplace adjustments and accommodations are available for qualified candidates with disabilities.
Tech Stack
Categories
Gaming
About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media company that produces and distributes film, television, streaming, sports, news, and games for consumers and distribution partners. Its portfolio includes Warner Bros. Pictures, HBO and Max, CNN, Discovery Channel, HGTV, and DC, with revenue from subscriptions, advertising, licensing, and theatrical releases. Formed in 2022 through the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, it is headquartered in New York City and trades on Nasdaq as WBD.