Tencent · 2 months ago
Lead Gameplay Engineer
US-California-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $344K/yr
7+ years expTencent is the first U.S.-based AAA game development studio focused on building open-world games. The Lead Gameplay Engineer will work with and lead a gameplay engineering team to craft innovative gameplay content systems and experiences, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues.
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Responsibilities
Work with and lead a gameplay engineering team to craft development of innovative gameplay content systems and experiences
Work with design and production and engineering leadership to manage the gameplay schedule and backlog
Implement, debug and optimize gameplay systems in C/C++ and other languages
Author lean, high-performance, maintainable code
Cultivate strong cross-disciplinary working relationships based on honesty and transparency among various departments within the studio
Provide technical leadership across multiple gameplay systems and features
Mentor, develop, and learn from engineering colleagues
Be a leadership resource for engineers across the entire gameplay team
Help build and maintain an open and energetic team culture
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide guidance, feedback, and support their professional development
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring a diverse and skilled team that aligns with project requirements
Facilitate team-building activities to promote a positive and collaborative working environment
Qualification
Required
Experience working in Unreal Engine
Passion and enthusiasm for creating fun and engaging gameplay through iteration and innovation
Experience bringing multiple large-scale game titles to completion on PC and consoles
7+ years of professional game programming experience
Experience managing direct reports
Experience performing in a senior or principal software engineering role or equivalent
Ability to collaborate with other engineers, designers, artists and other game developers
Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
Deep knowledge of gameplay systems involving AI, animation, physics, and character-related systems from engine to game
Expert in C++, debugging, and 3D mathematics
Enjoy working closely with creative and technical team members
Value lean, simple, efficient, well-tested code
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with game console hardware
Understanding of game asset pipelines
Benefits
Sign on payment
Relocation package
Restricted stock units
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life and disability benefits
Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan
Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure)
Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year
Company
Tencent
Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online advertising services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13.84BKey Investors
Lippo Group
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.27B
2020-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2019-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $6.5B
Leadership Team
Dowson Tong
Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent
James Mitchell
Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-11
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