Gameplay Engineer job at Walt Disney Company in US National

Title: Gameplay Engineer Location: Remote, USA This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location. Job Description: Job Summary: About the Role Disney Digital Entertainment is on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe. We are building an expert development team that will be building game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the accomplished game engineer looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of game developers focusing on individual experiences to build a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney". Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a uniquely talented Gameplay Engineer to join us on this journey! If you are a game programmer that has experience with UEFN/Verse and has a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, & 20th Century properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity! This is a remote opportunity and will report to the Director, Gameplay Engineering. What you Will Do: Leverage your experience and knowledge to help implement several interactive games and experiences in the UEFN ecosystem. These games will be based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. Be an active, hands-on participant in the process, directly writing Verse code and using UEFN to work with design/production/art to establish and achieve goals for each game experience. You will use your knowledge of UEFN and Fortnite devices and item capabilities to help the team understand what is possible and how to achieve a great result together. Empower designers by serving as their main support avenue during the game construction process. Find creative ways to overcome limitations, maintaining a positive outlook along the way. Work closely with other members of the engineering team to ensure that implementation quality is maintained. Be an advocate of stability and flexibility. Champion Disney and team values. Maintain a 'guest-first' mentality by being an advocate for the player experience. Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney. Required Qualifications & Skills: 4 years of experience developing console/PC/mobile games or other digital interactive entertainment. Significant modding work will also be considered. UEFN hands-on experience, including the construction of custom devices using Verse. Has a great understanding of how to get the most out of UEFN. Experience in publishing successful Fortnite Islands also preferred. Has a broad understanding of Fortnite and the various items and devices that are currently available for UGC. Keeps up with current trends and techniques from the creator community. Possesses a good understanding of computer science, especially as it applies to modern game programming. Understands which data-structures are appropriate for different situations. Has proficiency in 3D Vector Math and understands its use in game development. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5+. Blueprints, native (C++) experience, and GAS experience are all pluses. Experience with other UGC (user generated content) and modding environments such as Roblox, Arma3, etc. Participated in the development of a commercial game product, in a hands-on programming role. Graphics Programming, Mobile experience, and familiarity with Online Services are all bonuses. Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Information Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at #LI-Remote The hiring range for this remote position is $117,500 to $157,500 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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