TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer (Gamedev): Develop and maintain gameplay features and systems pertaining to player experience, character progression, and creator workflows with an accent on integrating backend services with the game client using C++. Focus on solving crashes and other problems on both PC and console, partnering with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.

Location: Remote (New York State and other registered states). Strong preference for hybrid work from the office in Saratoga Springs, NY (Tuesday-Thursday).

Salary: $100,000-150,000/year

Company

Rushdown Studios is a co-dev game studio founded by games industry veterans, focusing on solving difficult problems that face multiplayer games.

What you will do

  • Integrate backend services with the game client using C++.
  • Build tools that enable designers to easily work with and configure online systems.
  • Estimate and prioritize a backlog of existing features, bugs, and tech debt.
  • Solve crashes and other problems on both PC and console.
  • Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize player experience.
  • Collaborate with external programmers to integrate new features for multiplayer games.

Requirements

  • Five (5) years of professional experience working on multiplayer games in C++.
  • Recent experience developing games in Unreal Engine (e.g., UE4, UE5).
  • Background designing gameplay systems, including for live-service games.
  • Familiarity with non-engineering workflows.
  • Willingness to put player experiences first.
  • Proactive approach to communication.

Nice to have

  • Experience with additional game engines, including Unity or bespoke game engines.
  • Experience developing SDKs or plugins.
  • Background developing games for consoles and integrating with console SDKs.
  • Understanding of Unreal Engine’s UI tools (e.g., UMG and Slate).

Culture & Benefits

  • 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Annual Video Game Budget
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave