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thatgamecompany

Senior Gameplay Engineer at thatgamecompany (Shanghai, China)

thatgamecompany· Shanghai, China·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Skills
CC++C#Object-oriented programming3D Vector MathMayaLUAJSONMMO developmentGameplay systemsNetworked gameplay systemsPython

Summary

The Senior Gameplay Engineer will design, build, and refine networked gameplay systems and features for a complex social game. Responsibilities include enhancing AR/VR motion tracking, iterating on user retention features, and collaborating with designers and back-end engineers to deliver high-quality gameplay exper...

Job description

Senior Gameplay Engineer

We’re looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user that exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.

What You’ll Do Here:

  • Limited-time events with unique and fun gameplay
  • AR/VR Motion Tracking experience enhancement
  • Evergreen feature that drives user retention and content generation
  • Social experiences that make every moment better with others
  • Design, write, debug, and refine networked gameplay systems and features
  • Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations
  • Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design
  • Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous

features

Required Skills

  • 5-7+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry
  • Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya and excellent 3D Vector Math Skills
  • Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team
  • Responds well to feedback, criticism, and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games
  • Expert-level proficiency in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming
  • Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)
  • Have MMO experience
  • Fluent in spoken English for professional communications

Preferred Skills

  • Python programming
  • Backend languages such as Go, Erlang, and/or PL/SQL
  • Systems managing persistent account data
  • Synchronous multiplayer features
  • Live service multiplayer online games
  • AR/VR development
  • Mobile games development

We look forward to meeting you.

Why work at thatgamecompany

  • Culture: The studio describes itself as “compassionate, creative” and values “integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation.” Employee rating on LinkedIn: 4.2/5.0 (11 reviews), with Culture score 4.3, Work-Life 4.2, Compensation 4.2, Career 4.1.
  • Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Not explicitly stated in provided sources, but headquarters in Santa Monica, California is a physical studio. The company previously planned a second studio in SF Bay Area (cancelled due to COVID) and now operates distributed across 15 countries, suggesting flexible/remote options are possible.
  • Notable Perks & Engineering Culture: Emphasis on “making magic” and pushing artistic boundaries; tech stack includes Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, Protobuf, Tableau, microservices, and GitHub. Employees come from top entertainment/tech companies (Pixar, Blizzard, Riot Games, Amazon, Unity, etc.), indicating a high-caliber peer group.
  • Growth Opportunity: With 24 active job postings (including Engineering, AI, Art, Marketing, Data) and a yearly hiring trend +4.3%, the studio is expanding. Roles such as Senior Data Analyst, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, and 3D Environment Artist signal opportunities to work on flagship products.
  • Mission-driven work: Opportunity to contribute to games that aim to make a positive impact on players’ lives and expand the emotional range of the medium.

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