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Bethesda Game Studios · 21 hours ago

Gameplay Programmer

positionTexas, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$80K/yr - $175K/yr
date3+ years exp

Bethesda Game Studios is an award-winning development team known for creating iconic games like Starfield and The Elder Scrolls. They are seeking a Gameplay Programmer to collaborate on new gameplay features and ensure a great player experience while developing and optimizing game technologies.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate on the implementation of new gameplay features: player and characters’ behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, open world gameplay, etc
Work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on gameplay features and ensure a great player experience
Develop and own full aspect 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

C++Game developmentCode optimizationObject-oriented programmingGame consoles experiencePassion for gamesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative spiritPositive attitude

Required

3+ years of experience in game development
Proficient with C++ and object-oriented programming
Solid understanding of proper code architecture, performance and memory cost and practical experience with code optimization
Development experience on game consoles (Xbox, Playstation)
Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
Strong communication and organizational skills
Positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
Passion for making GREAT games

Preferred

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

Bethesda Game Studios

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Bethesda Game Studios is an American video game developer and a studio of ZeniMax Media based in Rockville, Maryland.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Rockville, Maryland, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://bethesdagamestudios.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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