Gameplay Engineer

About this role

<p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a Gameplay Engineer at Cloud Chamber you will bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision, ensuring that our player-centric gameplay feels as impactful as it looks. You will work in close collaboration with a talented development team, report to our Associate Technical Director, and be responsible for helping the team craft compelling and immersive gameplay systems that support our creative ambitions, ultimately bringing the world of BioShock to life.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong><strong><br></strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely and constructively with design and art teams to realize creative ambitions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Architect and coordinate the implementation of new Gameplay systems and features for player verbs, camera, weapon, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order to fulfill the project’s technical needs and achieve its creative goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner closely with design, engineering, animation, and audio to further the goals of the project.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We’ll Do Together:</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change. We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to overcome developmental obstacles.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills & Experiences:</strong><strong><br></strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years industry or related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Previous experience being a contributor to a gameplay engineering team.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong 3D Math skills with C/C++ experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity of Object-Oriented (OO) design principles.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Debugging/Problem-Solving Skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of current data structures, algorithms and methodologies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with player-centric systems, such as character, camera, and control (3Cs). </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Current console experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology is desired.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Who You Are:</strong><strong><br></strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A reliable, positive force multiplier, actively seeking opportunities to integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A solid communicator with…