ZeniMax Media · 1 month ago
Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expZeniMax Media Inc. is home to Bethesda Game Studios, known for their award-winning games like Starfield and The Elder Scrolls. They are seeking a Senior Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer to collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features and enhance player experience through teamwork with designers and artists.
ComputerGamingMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features: player and characters’ behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, player movement systems, user interface, etc
Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience
Develop and own full aspects of the game experience
Collaborate with other members of the programmers’ team to build sustainable and maintainable technologies and optimized code on all platforms
Qualification
Required
You have 3+ years of experience as a Gameplay Programmer
You are proficient with C++ and object-oriented programming
You have demonstrable experience of networking game features and awareness of the complexities of networked gameplay (replication of state, behaviors, client/server breakdown of features and game systems)
You have development experience on current gen game consoles
You have the ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
You possess strong communication and organizational skills
You work well under pressure and can handle multiple tasks
You have a passion for making GREAT games
Preferred
You have experience playing Bethesda Game Studios games
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick and mental health time
Several paid holidays
Company
ZeniMax Media
ZeniMax creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$574.9MKey Investors
Providence Equity PartnersSBS
2020-09-21Acquired
2010-10-06Private Equity· $150M
2009-07-07Debt Financing· $105M
Leadership Team
D
Denise Kidd
SVP, Finance & Controller
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