Principal Gameplay Engineer

Hangar 13  |   Location: Brno /  |   Type of Contract: Full-time

Hangar 13 is looking for a Gameplay Engineer to design, develop, and debug gameplay systems for Hangar 13 game titles.

What You Will Do:

  • Work with an interdisciplinary agile team of artists, designers, and programmers to design, prototype, and implement new gameplay features
  • Provide the Lead Programmer with feedback regarding the time allotted to assigned tasks and implementation concerns
  • Work with and extend proprietary existing software technology and/or Unreal Engine based systems to fulfil the project’s technical requirements
  • Generate system documentation and test cases for assigned systems
  • Collaborate with the QA staff to identify and fix bugs in a timely manner
  • Adhere to the project’s coding standards
  • Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry
  • Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome these risks

Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 2+ years of programming experience in a creative environment
  • Experience developing for games, preferably action, FPS or 3PS titles
  • Excellent communication skills with an interest in collaborating with other non-technical disciplines
  • Expertise in C / C++
  • Strong 3D math skills
  • Ability to learn and master new technologies and code
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines
  • Experience developing for game consoles
  • One or more shipped PC or console game titles
  • Experience working on core gameplay systems and/or AI
  • Experience working on multi-platform software projects

Who We Are:

Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Brno & Prague (Czech Republic), Novato (California), and Brighton (UK) working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment. At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory. Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional. We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible, Where your inquisitive nature is nourished — A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be. So bring your talent, Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity, And together, we’ll Bravely Create.