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Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do.\nGames are not just about gameplay. We believe in the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel.\nIt couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we embark on new unannounced projects, pushing the boundaries of all aspects of the game to create AAA experiences.\nThe Role\nWe’re now looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join us as we create memorable gameplay experiences on our AAA titles. This is a hands-on role that will work closely with our Lead Gameplay Engineer, Technical Directors and Designers to craft engaging gameplay mechanics, controls and systems - owning the process from the initial design concepts right the way through to implementation, with a focus on quality, performance and scalability.\nGreat gameplay is created by Engineers and designers that really care about how games feel in the hands of players. If you enjoy problem solving and seeing how your code and systems interact with our players, we’d love to hear from you.\nAs a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will:\nDesign, implement and own core gameplay mechanics, controls, and systems, working with Designers to prototype features and ensure successful integration\n\nWrite clean, robust and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.\n\nDebug and optimize gameplay systems to ensure continued stability and performance.\n\nContribute to the development of tools and workflows to improve productivity and efficiency.\n\nReview code, mentor and advise other mid-level Gameplay Engineers in the team.\n\nParticipate in sprint and milestone planning and production reviews.\n\nRequirements\nWhat we’re looking to see on your CV:\nExperience in a Senior Gameplay Engineer position or similar.\n\nProficient in C++ and familiar with both object-oriented and data-oriented programming.\n\nPrevious experience owning a feature on a title\n\nStrong knowledge of game engines, such as Unreal Engine or Unity.\n\nDemonstrable knowledge and understanding of 3D Maths and Physics.\n\nExperience with source control systems and collaborative development.\n\nGood problem-solving and debugging skills.\n\nExcellent communication and team collaboration skills.\n\nPassion for video games and familiarity with various game genres.\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.\n\nBonus points for:\nMore than one shipped title under your belt\n\nExperience with multiplayer or networked gameplay systems\n\nFamiliarity with other Engineering disciplines like Animation, UI, or AI\n\nBenefits\nWhat you can expect from us:\nInternational AAA game projects\n\nAccess to cutting-edge hardware\n\nFlexible/hybrid working\n\nInternational working opportunities with our Guildford Studio\n\nChristmas Shutdown\n\nHoliday Allowance\n\nDiscretionary bonus scheme\n\n13th Salary Scheme (13e Maand)\n\nCentral Utrecht office\n\nAccess to a well-stocked fridge and snack cupboard\n\nRegular Team Incentives and Social Events\n\nWe’re on an important journey with our teammates, candidates and industry partners to tackle barriers to equality and promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility across the markets we work in. 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