Senior Gameplay Engineer
- Leverage your experience and knowledge to help implement several interactive games and experiences based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
- Be an active, hands-on participant in the process, directly writing code and working daily with design/production/art to establish and achieve goals for each game experience.
- A significant portion of this work will involve implementation using UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite) and Verse. This role will require a willingness and ability to operate within the limitations of that ecosystem and grow with it as the functionality matures.
- There may be additional work in the UE5 (Unreal Engine 5) environment, however the primary responsibility will still be within UEFN/Verse.
- Empower designers by serving as their main support avenue during the game construction process. Find creative ways to overcome limitations, maintaining a positive outlook along the way.
- Work closely with other members of the engineering team to ensure that implementation quality is maintained. Be an advocate of stability and flexibility.
- Champion Disney and team values. Maintain a ‘guest-first’ mentality by being an advocate for the player experience.
- Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney.
- 7 years of experience developing console/PC/mobile games or other digital interactive entertainment.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5+ at the native (C++) level.
- Participated in the creation and release of a major product, in a hands-on programming role. Was one of the main authors of a significant gameplay system.
- Served as a programmer during the prototype phase of a project. Understands the difference in requirements/goals between prototyping and production.
- Understands and implements the following concepts at a production-quality, AAA level:
- C++ code (Performance Impact, Memory Management, Inheritance, etc.)
- Client/Server architecture (Replication, Client-side Prediction, Movement Syncing, etc.)
- Game Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Vector Math, Kinematic Physics, Collision, etc.)
- Able to mentor and to guide junior engineers.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with UEFN/Verse, at least at the hobby-ist level
- Publishing and supporting live UEFN content.
- Graphics Programming, Mobile experience, and familiarity with Online Services are all bonuses.
- Has a broad, current understanding of Fortnite and the various devices that are available for UGC (User Generated Content).
- Experience developing and supporting products in the AAA space.
Recommended Jobs
Firmware Engineer 5
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role …
Lead Technical Program Manager
Job Summary: Overview: Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product deve…
Sr. Manager, VCS Stablecoin Solutions & GTM Enablement
Job Description The Senior Manager, VCS Stablecoin Solutions & GTM Enablement, will drive the go-to-market strategy and execution for stablecoin-linked commercial card products and solutions. This …
Machine Learning Engineer Intern, Perception
Zoox’s internship program provides hands-on experiences with state of the art technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to play a part in our success. In…
Scientist 2, Biology
Scientist II-Antibody Technologies JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Scientist II to contribute to the research and development of monoclonal antibodies in our Antibod…
Environmental Services Aide - EVS - Per diem 8hr - Variable Shifts
Description Salary Range $35.61 - $40.67 plus applicable per diem differential Job Summary According to the established procedure #338, cleans and services building areas. Moves equipment, sup…
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Our client is a leading provider of high-precision positioning systems and components, serving commercial, government, military, and scientific industries. Their products play a critical role in appli…
Staff Technical Program Manager - GenAI Ops & Capacity Planning
P-1489 About Databricks At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world’s toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating …