Kabam
Gaming
SoftwareEngineer(Gameplay)
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“Software Engineer (Gameplay) at Kabam. Skills: gameplay engineering, gameplay systems, software development, tool development. Write, test, and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code to support various gameplay features and mechanics. Create and maintain tools for designers and artists to improve their workflows”
What You'll Achieve.
support various gameplay features and mechanics; improve their workflows; providing effective solutions; create and support some of the best games ever made and entertain the world
Industry & Context.
Debug and solve software issues, providing effective solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in game development, Solid understanding of C#, Node. js or C++, experience in a gameplay engineering role, expert in gameplay systems, including controls, abilities, AI, RPG, multiplayer, online, and network systems, Shipped multiple titles releases on Console, PC, or Mobile, Professional proficiency with multiple game engines, or proven ability to pick-up new ones, Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements, Able to effectively communicate and translate between general ideas and technical practices, Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting, Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development, Up-to-date knowledge on the latest mobile gaming trends, Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members, Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies
Nice to Have
Knowledge of C++
What You'll Do.
and reusable code to support various gameplay features and mechanics
Create and maintain tools for designers and artists to improve their workflows
Integrating tools with existing content creation pipelines and workflows
Debug and solve software issues
providing effective solutions
Maintain clear and concise documentation for code and project-related materials
Continuously learn and improve technical skills and knowledge
and updates to team members and stakeholders
Adhere to project deadlines and milestones
managing tasks efficiently
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with team members; participate in code reviews; adhere to established development processes; Communicate progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders; Seek mentorship and knowledge sharing as needed; contributing to team growth; working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting; Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members
Communication Scope
communicate progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders; Able to effectively communicate and translate between general ideas and technical practices; Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members
Process & Methodology
Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies, Adhere to project deadlines and milestones, managing tasks efficiently
Full Job Description
## In this role, you can expect to Key Accountabilities Write, test, and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code to support various gameplay features and mechanics. Create and maintain tools for designers and artists to improve their workflows. Integrating tools with existing content creation pipelines and workflows. Collaborate effectively with team members, participate in code reviews, and adhere to established development processes. Debug and solve software issues, providing effective solutions. Maintain clear and concise documentation for code and project-related materials. Continuously learn and improve technical skills and knowledge. Communicate progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders. Adhere to project deadlines and milestones, managing tasks efficiently. Seek mentorship and knowledge sharing as needed, contributing to team growth. ## To be successful in this role, your background includes Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in game development. Solid understanding of C#, Node.js or C++. Strong experience in a gameplay engineering role, expert in gameplay systems, including controls, abilities, AI, RPG, multiplayer, online, and network systems. Shipped multiple titles releases on Console, PC, or Mobile. Professional proficiency with multiple game engines, or proven ability to pick-up new ones. Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements. Able to effectively communicate and translate between general ideas and technical practices. Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting. Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development. Up-to-date knowledge on the latest mobile gaming trends. Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members. Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.
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