Job Summary
We are expanding Amazon Games' commitment to creating and publishing incredible games, seeking talented Gameplay Engineers to join our development teams.
Job Description
Craft immersive gaming experiences as a Gameplay Engineer at Amazon Games. Leverage your programming expertise and game development knowledge to bring creative concepts to life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement core gameplay mechanics and features in collaboration with designers
* Develop and implement prototypes and AI behaviors
* Creation and optimization of combat systems, player controls, and game physics
* Integration of gameplay systems with backend services and game engines
* Collaboration with artists, animators and UI teams to implement visual effects, character animations and intuitive player interfaces
* Ensure smooth gameplay experiences on different hardware configurations
* Writing of performant code, debugging of complex gameplay issues and code reviews
* Mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance
* Document code and features
* Work with the team to improve production processes and enforce best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Non-internship professional software development experience
* Significant non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
* Experience in C++ and with game engines (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops)
* Experience with Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, Lumberyard or proprietary 3D game engine, or industry-equivalent technology (3D animation, simulation, etc)
* Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
* Full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience