Get a job: join Airship Syndicate as a Gameplay Programmer

March 3, 2021
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Gameplay Programmer, Airship Syndicate

Location: Austin, Texas

We're currently working on an unannounced PC/console title featuring a new and original IP, and need a gameplay programmer to help bring it to life. If you've got the experience and  enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then Airship is the place for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Gather requirements based on stakeholder input

  • Provide reasonable time estimates, and communicate when adjustments are needed

  • Collaborate iteratively with designers, artists and other team members to deliver polished gameplay

  • Create internal tools as needed to improve and support workflow

  • Deliver clean, efficient and well-documented code

  • Fearlessly and relentlessly debug difficult problems

REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience on a commercial game title

  • Experience working with Unreal 4

  • Experience writing networked gameplay code

  • Solid knowledge and experience using C++

  • Motivated self-starter; complete tasks without intense supervision

  • Good oral and written communication skills

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

PLUSES

  • Familiarity with Unreal’s Gameplay Ability System

  • Experience working on a live-service game

  • Python experience

  • Multiplayer programming experience in Unreal 4

  • Console development experience

Our Benefits

  • Full health benefits including medical, dental and vision

  • Profit sharing

  • Generous PTO

  • 401k plan

  • Relocation packages

Plus (when there’s not a pandemic)...

  • Office movie lunches

  • Snacks on snacks on snacks

  • A world-beating, custom-made board gaming table

  • MAME cabinet

How We Work

Autonomy through collaboration

We remove as many barriers as possible between you and productivity. We’ll ask you to be self-reliant and self-motivated, with the expectation that you talk frequently with your lead and teammates to keep everyone aligned.

Focused project management

We don’t manage just to manage. We’re building a system and process that is helpful, but not intrusive. If someone is asking you for a status update, it’s probably because they are working with you on the thing they are asking about, or are planning to use it.

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