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Lead Gameplay Engineer - Ridgeline Games

Multiple Locations: Seattle, WA, USA • Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA • Redwood City, CA, USA • Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 176746

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer I

External Description:

Lead Gameplay Engineer - Ridgeline Games 

 

Ridgeline Games is focused on building rich narrative campaigns with memorable characters and powerful experiences all in the Battlefield universe. We are building a new studio in the Seattle area composed of leaders and talent with a vast array of AAA game dev experience. As we assemble our diverse team, all who have a voice in making great games together, we're looking for a healthy mixture of tempered veterans and young passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

 

  • Remote Work Option: Yes
  • Location: Seattle
  • Requisition Type: RFT

 

Role Overview: You are a Lead Gameplay Engineer, reporting to the Studio Technical Director who has experience leading teams in developing exciting gameplay. You will be challenged to collaborate with a cross discipline team to lead the technical prototyping and production of new gameplay systems, then improve and polish them to perfection.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • You will work directly with designers to game design problems such as character and camera control, camera controls, combat mechanics, role playing games systems.
  • You have experience with visual scripting languages and typical entity/component systems for game-engines and a desire to write systems using these to build a good API to game designers and scripters.
  • Experience in using AI technologies applies to character simulation (NPC, enemies), team strategy, economy and world simulations.
  • Excellent debugging and multi-threading skills.
  • Experience with video-game asset pipelines.
  • Recruit and retain passionate team members to the team and company.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent degree
  • 7+ years software development experience
  • 4+ years of technical leadership experience
  • Conflict management skills
  • Experience building a variety of gameplay systems
  • Creative prototyping skills
  • Great collaborative skills with developers across departments

Next Steps

The following are required as part of the application process:

  • Apply online with resume
  • Provide web link on resume for online portfolio (required)
  • As part of the application process, we may ask you to complete a test
    • This may be an Art, Audio, Design, Tech, or Writing test

 

Benefits

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, and of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that values creativity and individuality.

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 26

Can this position be remote?: 1

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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