Lead Software Engineer, Gameplay

Job Description

For the past 25 years Monolith Productions has been obsessed with delivering a unique gaming experience for our fans. Starting with Blood, our very first title – all the way to our most recent offering, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, we are constantly pushing the envelope to combine innovative gameplay, inventive narratives, cutting edge tech & AI, and stunning visuals. We are challenging ourselves even further to ensure that our next project is going to be our best yet. That's where you come in – for us to achieve that, we need the best and brightest talent the industry has to offer. Help us create our next AAA title.

The Job
Join the Wonder Woman team and help bring an iconic DC Superhero to life!

Monolith Productions is currently looking for a lead to join our Gameplay team. As a Gameplay Lead, you will lead the team responsible for core gameplay systems inherent to Monolith's proprietary engine, including combat, movement, the Nemesis system, and more! You will collaborate closely with our design team to coordinate the implementation of these systems, and represent the interests of the Gameplay team throughout the studio.

Come work with us here at Monolith, and help us deliver a superhero experience as epic as Wonder Woman herself!

The Daily
• Write C++ code in a data-driven, proprietary engine
• Help organize and distribute work for our gameplay engineers
• Collaborate closely with design and art to build core gameplay experiences
• Communicate to other teams and senior leadership the current status of feature work
• Write concise documentation for code and complex systems

The Essentials
• 6+ years professional experience in C++
• Proven leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of 3D math commonly used in game development
• Understanding of common game development concepts and systems
• Prior experience working in a 3D game engine (Unreal, Unity, etc.)

The Nice to Haves
• People management experience
• Experience developing against console platforms (Xbox, PS, etc.)
• Experience working in agile processes, such as Scrum

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