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Company

Netflix · 1 day ago

Sr. Gameplay Engineer, Games Experience Engineering

Los Gatos, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $600K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

IOS/Android/Web/Game engine mobile feature development utilizing sensors such as gyroscope, haptics, microphone, touch, etc.

Drive input and control implementation: Partners with designers to identify unique opportunities showcasing second screen experiences. Outlines overall prototype design goals with a focus on input controls and user experience. Provides technical design documentation as needed for consumption by product teams and technology partners.

Manage Technology Partnerships: Liaison with Games R&D and platform teams as needed to socialize game prototypes and their technology needs. Collaborates closely with other engineers to understand existing platform workflows, constraints, and future feature sets.

Delivers playable gameplay prototypes: Leverages existing platforms, technology, and asset libraries combined with custom code solutions to deliver fully playable gameplay experiences to be used as proof of concept for future development projects.

Ship Early and Often: Champions the player experience over perfection in craft. Seeks to learn quickly and ship often delivering rapidly evolving game prototypes that are both innovative and accessible.

Qualification

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Gameplay engineeringC++C#Game engine developmentWeb frontend developmentReactTypeScriptJavaScriptUnity3DUnreal EngineLuaDefoldIOS developmentAndroid developmentRapid prototypingWebGPUCollaboration skills

Required

Web/Game Engine development

7+ years experience as a gameplay engineer, with at least one shipped title as a senior or lead engineer

Expertise in C++ or C#, and some experience with other common game coding languages including Lua

Web frontend development using technologies such as React/TypeScript/JavaScript

Expertise in two or more commercial game engine technologies such as Defold, Unity3D, Unreal Engine and associated programming/scripting languages

Experienced in game incubation as a solo developer or small team

Exceptional communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills

A highly motivated and organized individual capable of setting clear goals and self-managing their schedule

Passion for making interactive experiences with a healthy balance of rapid prototyping and long term investment

Preferred

iOS/Android development

Experience working with external developers across multiple disciplines (Art, Audio, Narrative, Design, etc.)

Experience building applications for emergent platforms with early / unfinished infrastructure

Experience with rapid prototyping, with an emphasis on rapid learning

Advanced web development skills such as WebGPU

Benefits

Health Plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Stock Option Program

Disability Programs

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Family-forming benefits

Life and Serious Injury Benefits

Paid leave of absence programs

Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.

Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

Company

Netflix

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Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies.

Founded in 1997

Los Gatos, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.netflix.com

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