Gameplay Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain game features for Maple Story
• Collaborate with designers and artists to bring creative visions to life
• Optimize game performance and resolve bugs to ensure a seamless player experience.
• Other duties as assigned

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer in the online game development, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in C++ development

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Preference given to candidates with an award-winning history in public programming competitions

• Mandatory:
  Proficient in C++ language
• Strong understanding of the online game development process, game mechanics, user experience in online games, and related skillsets
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Ability to quickly understand complex systems and codebases

• Passionate about Maple Story, with deep familiarity with its gameplay, history, and community
• Prior experience working on live online games with large user bases
• Experience using client‑server architecture
• Experience with scripting languages such as Lua or Python
• Proficient in Korean

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $125,000 - $142,000 annually.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.