Lead Software Engineer, Gameplay

Job Description

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 helping maintain a live software product or game
• Experience developing against console platforms (Xbox, PS, etc.)
• Experience working in agile processes, such as Scrum

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…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $105,000.00 - $195,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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-rvvx0w-3-16-66-206-42 in your application.