Gameplay Engineer

About the role

As a Gameplay Engineer at Cloud Chamber you will bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision, ensuring that our player-centric gameplay feels as impactful as it looks. You will work in close collaboration with a talented development team, report to our Associate Technical Director, and be responsible for helping the team craft compelling and immersive gameplay systems that support our creative ambitions, ultimately bringing the world of BioShock to life.

What You’ll Do:

- Work closely and constructively with design and art teams to realize creative ambitions.

- Architect and coordinate the implementation of new Gameplay systems and features for player verbs, camera, weapon, etc.

- Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order to fulfill the project’s technical needs and achieve its creative goals.

- Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.

- Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks.

- Partner closely with design, engineering, animation, and audio to further the goals of the project.

What We’ll Do Together:

At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change. We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to overcome developmental obstacles.

Skills & Experiences:

- 3+ years industry or related experience.

- Previous experience being a contributor to a gameplay engineering team.

- Strong 3D Math skills with C/C++ experience.

- Experience with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity of Object-Oriented (OO) design principles.

- Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures.

- Debugging/Problem-Solving Skills.

- Understanding of current data structures, algorithms and methodologies.

- Experience working with player-centric systems, such as character, camera, and control (3Cs).

- Current console experience preferred.

- Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology is desired.

Who You Are:

- A reliable, positive force multiplier, actively seeking opportunities to integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment.

- A solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, package information for diverse audiences, and deliver difficult feedback with empathy and professionalism.

- A persistent and self-motivated person with a proactive mindset.