Gameplay Engineer - - The Sims

Job Description

*Remote options across EU time zone* POSITION OVERVIEW

At Maxis, we thrive on outrageous thinking.

It's the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We're creators and great storytellers. Our mission is not just about amazing our peers – it's about amazing our fans. Taking risks, collaborating with each other, and daring to dream big. Together, we can improve the way millions play every day.

As a Gameplay Software Engineer on The Sims, your job will be to develop user-facing content for The Sims. Most of the work is expected to be done in Python. RESPONSIBILITIES
• You will use Python, C++, and ActionScript 3 to implement data-driven gameplay and UI systems.
• You will create new Sim behaviors: interaction with the world, other Sims, and objects.
• You will build creative aspects of real-life within a simulation game (e.g. socialization, careers, scenarios etc).
• You will work with designers, producers, artists, and other engineers on improving the data-driven framework that brings designs to life.
• You will write technical design documents detailing software requirements.
• You will build unique content for a game that supports a large demographic of simulation player patterns.
• You will write code with performance and memory usage in mind.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• 3+ years experience in a hands-on development role.
• Demonstrate technical abilities with projects implemented in C++ or Python.
• Windows desktop development experience required.

DESIRED
• Previous engineering experience owning a major system.
• Demonstrate experience working in large data-driven games or applications.
• Experience developing for large-scale live products.
• Experience using static and performance analysis tools, automated testing, unit testing, and configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of UI technologies such as Scaleform, ActionScript 3, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnpz05-13-59-82-167-42 in your application.