Expert Gameplay Engineer

<h2>Job Title:</h2>Expert Gameplay Engineer<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R025466<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Description:</h2><div><div><p><span>Elsewhere Entertainment is a new Activision studio formed to create an all-new </span><br /><span>franchise. Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. We are hard at work developing a new </span><span>narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise. Our studio and technology are built </span><span>from the ground up, and we are committed to crafting an experience with an enduring </span><span>legacy. Join our effort to build the next great AAA franchise and help us build the </span><span>technology, processes and content to get us there.</span><br /> </p><p><span>As an </span><span>Expert Gameplay Engineer</span><span>, you will drive innovation and quality in our </span><br /><span>gameplay systems, from the code itself, right up to what delights and entertains our </span><span>players with the gamepad in their hands. You will collaborate closely with engineering, </span><span>content and design teams to deliver solutions that push the boundaries of what's </span><span>possible in gaming.</span><br /> </p><h3><span>You’ll help us by...</span></h3><ul><li><span>Owning and driving gameplay systems and contributing to the tooling and </span><span>scripting systems to support them.</span></li><li><span>Actively collaborating with design and content teams to learn and understand </span><span>their needs.</span></li><li><span>Supporting colleagues and leading the charge to maintain excellence in </span><span>contributions to our technology and culture, enthusiastically seeking out help, </span><span>code reviews, and advice.</span></li><li><span>Mentor other engineers in engineering and gameplay system development.</span><br /> </li></ul><h2><span>You’re awesome because you have...</span></h2><ul><li><span>7+ years of experience, or equivalent education/work experience.</span></li><li><span>Solid knowledge of working and debugging in C++.</span></li><li><span>A strong understanding of one or more of a variety of areas in gameplay </span><span>technology such as</span><br /><span>- Player control of vehicles.</span><br />- <span>Player character and camera controls, with an eye for visual quality.</span><br />- <span>Weapon, damage and ability systems.</span><br />- <span>Cinematic, quest or narrative systems.</span><br />- <span>Inventory, loot and stat driven systems.</span></li><li><span>Strong communication skills for sharing ideas clearly at a range of technical </span><span>levels, learning from others, and giving meaningful feedback.</span></li><li><span>Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry, and linear </span><span>algebra.</span></li><li><span>Experience collaborating across disciplines, from gameplay engineering and </span><span>animation to design and technical art.</span></li><li><span>A strong desire to iterate and gather feedback from colleagues, with a positive </span><span>drive to improve the quality of the features you own.</span></li><li><span>An appetite for playing modern video games and breaking down the technical ideas behind what feels “good” for a player.</span></li><li><span>Experience shipping AAA titles.</span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2><br /><span>Bonus points for...</span></h2><div></div><ul><li><span>Familiarity with gameplay systems in a multiplayer game environment.</span></li><li><span>Familiarity with gameplay animation systems and concepts such as motion </span><span>matching, IK and finite state machines.</span></li><li><span>Experience with physics middleware systems, such as Havok and PhysX.</span></li><li><span>Experience interacting with scripting systems to expose functionality in </span><span>collaboration with technical design teams.</span></li><li><span>Experience working with or contributing to in-house engine development.</span><br /> </li></ul><p><span>Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and </span><span>members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think </span><span>they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we </span><span>are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage </span><span>you to apply.</span></p><h2><br /><span>Our World</span></h2><p><br /><span>At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. </span><span>We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to </span><span>enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises </span><span>including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar </span><span>Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive </span><span>entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of </span><span>players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment </span><span>experiences.</span><br /><br /><span>We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep </span><span>advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology </span><span>in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know </span><span>our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our </span><span>organization.</span><br /><br /><span>We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player </span><span>community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this </span><span>could be your opportunity to level up.</span><br /><br /><span>Ready to Activate Your Future?</span><br /><span>#elsewhere</span></p></div></div>