Lead Gameplay Programmer

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We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. You'll drive the gameplay engineering team and play a critical role in feature development for upcoming seasons.

• Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, serving as the primary communication hub across disciplines
• Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively
• Deliver core gameplay features on time, flagging when the team is over- or under-scoped
• Define the vision for gameplay systems and features
• Propose and review architecture and technical approaches to ensure they meet requirements and support a healthy codebase
• Write code directly when needed

• Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles
• Experience leading a gameplay engineering team on shipped AAA titles
• Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect and implement gameplay mechanics and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working on a live service game
• Excellent communication skills
• Multi-platform development experience is a plus
• Passion for games is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA, NY, & WA).

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