Senior Gameplay Programmer - Systems

Job Description

Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We're a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Your New Role…

Rocksteady Studios is looking to add to its family of permanent staff. We are looking for a collaborative and enthusiastic Senior Gameplay Programmer who is ready for the challenge of working to support our entire development team implement and iterate gameplay more efficiently.

This role involves working on core gameplay systems including combat and enemy AI in our upcoming title Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Take ownership of, evaluate, and re-architect a number of existing Gameplay systems to ensure they can support upcoming work on our project.
• Work to build and influence new shared gameplay systems – negating disruption to current pipelines or workflows.
• Develop systems patterns and approaches that are universally accessible to teams, to drive a more consistent development approach and reducing the need for duplication of work.
• Collaborating closely with other team members from all disciplines; communicating technical concepts and requirements and facilitating smooth workflow.
• Act as consultant and troubleshooter, sharing advice and suggestions for improving the development process.
• Proactively anticipate and identify requirements for technical and workflow issues, maintaining a solution-oriented mindset and can-do attitude.

Qualifications & Experience…
• Advanced understanding in C/C++.
• A good understanding of game technology principles.
• Experience maintaining/creating Gameplay systems for a complex video game
• Excellent communication skills, and experience working with a range of disciplines such as (but not limited to) Programmers, Technical Designers, Artists
• Professional Unreal Engine 4 Experience
• Experience with networked gameplay systems

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How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re20w0-3-21-231-245-42 in your application.