Senior Expert Gameplay Engineer - Raven Software WI

Senior Expert Gameplay Engineer

This role is based in our Madison, WI office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.

• Develop, modify, and debug gameplay and related engine C/C++ code
• Develop, modify, and debug gameplay code in proprietary scripting language
• Deploy, evaluate performance, optimize and test software on PC client and server platforms
• Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, animation, QA, etc.)
• Co‑develop and collaborate with other Activision studios
• Document software and features for internal and external engineering teams
• Participate in the scheduling, design, performance and code review process

• Experience shipped at least one game title
• 13+ years of experience in software engineering
• Experience in gameplay related fields like AI, physics, animation, weapons, scripting, networking
• Background in working in multi-threaded code
• Extensive experience working with C/C++ programming
• Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members
• Strong 3D math skills
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming

• Creative
• Motivated
• Focused
• Passionate
• Results‑oriented

• Experience working with first‑person shooter gameplay
• Experience with working with networking services like PSN, Xbox Live, or Steam

Founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel in Middleton, Wisconsin, Raven Software began as a small studio focused on crafting fantasy and role‑playing games. Since then, our award‑winning portfolio has grown to include beloved titles such as Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II:
Jedi Outcast, Marvel:
Ultimate Alliance, and - for the past 15 years - major contributions to the critically acclaimed Call of Duty® franchise. As the lead developers behind Call of Duty:
Warzone and the force behind the campaigns of the Black Ops series, most recently Black Ops 6, we have established ourselves as a key player in shaping the FPS genre and pushing the boundaries of what games can achieve.

Our motto, “Our Work Speaks For Us,” symbolizes the dedication and passion that drives everything we do. We’ve built a team rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared focus on what’s best for the game. We prioritize ambition balanced with care, direct communication, and a culture free of egos. By fostering innovation and owning our mistakes, we continually push boundaries to create unforgettable games for our players.

As a studio located in Middleton – a suburb of Madison consistently ranked among the best places to live – we offer a thriving, supportive environment paired with exceptional quality of life. As we grow and enter the next chapter of our journey, we’re looking for talented individuals eager to pave new ground in our industry.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodation re

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