At Amazon, we believe in ground-breaking games that can redefine the boundaries of player experience. We are looking for a Gameplay Engineer to join the New World team at Amazon Game Studios, Orange County. New World is a Sandbox MMO set in an alternate version of the 17th Century.
As a Gameplay Engineer you’ll be responsible for implementing and supporting game features that help players explore the world and find themselves a home. You will work with a team of designers and artists to bring New World’s scenery to life with challenging encounters and epic landmarks. We’re looking for a creative problem solver with a passion for gaming, someone who enjoys a challenge and is a constant advocate for game quality. All levels will be considered.
In this role you will:
- Work with designers and other engineers to develop and deploy fun, innovative gameplay.
- Empower content creators through rapid iteration and creation of top-notch tools.
- Assist in developing project plans and commitments, and deliver consistently against those commitments.
- Utilize flexible, scalable patterns to ensure a high-quality multiplayer experience.
- Be a champion for the gamer: Build games that thrill and entertain our players and create new ways to delight customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Two year of C++ experience
- One year of games industry experience or equivalent in college projects
- Excellent software engineering skills, including the ability to write maintainable and robust code
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, algorithms, data structures, and 3D math
- Great communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects with designers, artists, testers, and other developers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, Lumberyard or other 3D game engine development experience
- Working experience with server-authoritative applications
