Gameplay Engineer at Illuvium

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement gameplay features based on game design documents and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with the game's core objectives and player experience.
• Develop and maintain clean, performant C++ code that adheres to industry-standard coding practices, including memory management, object-oriented design, and scalability considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify gaps in design, propose solutions through iterative testing, and document findings to support decision-making processes.
• Optimize gameplay systems for performance, ensuring smooth execution across target platforms and minimizing latency or resource conflicts.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues related to gameplay mechanics, physics interactions, or AI behaviors, while maintaining code quality and stability.
• Participate in the creation of technical documentation, including API references, system architecture diagrams, and implementation guidelines for future development.
• Stay updated on Unreal Engine updates, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve development workflows and integrate new technologies.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in game development, preferably with Unreal Engine, demonstrating a strong understanding of its tools, pipelines, and gameplay programming capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ programming, with a focus on performance optimization, memory management, and efficient algorithm design for real-time applications.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve technical challenges, coupled with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices, including code reviews and integration with agile workflows.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, balancing creative input with technical execution to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a track record of debugging and troubleshooting gameplay systems under time constraints.
• Knowledge of game design principles, including player progression, combat systems, and interactive mechanics, to ensure technical implementations align with creative goals.
• Strong documentation skills, capable of creating clear, concise, and actionable technical specifications and design documents for gameplay features.
• Proficiency in using Unreal Engine's Blueprint system or C++ for gameplay development, with experience in creating reusable components and modular systems.
• Ability to iterate quickly on gameplay prototypes, test for edge cases, and refine features based on feedback from QA teams and playtesters.