About the role
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will work closely with content teams to push our gameplay systems to new heights of fun and visual fidelity, creating new systems and leverage existing ones to realize AAA-quality FPS gameplay. This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate engineering team and help shape cutting-edge industry technology.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Collaborate with designers to create new gameplay system
- Support the design department by working on a variety of generalist tasks, to facilitate their efforts
- Optimization work, related to performance and bandwidth improvements
- Bug fixing and polish tasks
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in games.
- Fluency in 3D math, related to game programming.
- Fluency in C++.
- Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills.
- Staunch work ethic and high personal standards of quality.
Extra Points:
- AAA play-control logic, especially on an FPS title.
- Modern animation techniques and blend trees.
- Networked game logic.
- Real-world AI methods.
- Rigid body kinematics.
- Extending an established code base.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Sledgehammer Games 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.
About Sledgehammer Games
Founded in 2009, Sledgehammer Games has been developing award-winning titles in the Call of Duty franchise for over a decade. Since its inception in the United States, our team has expanded globally to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As we navigate our 2nd decade of game development, we’re focused on constantly evolving, innovating, and taking risks – which are some of the most rewarding aspects of game development.
About the role
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will work closely with content teams to push our gameplay systems to new heights of fun and visual fidelity, creating new systems and leverage existing ones to realize AAA-quality FPS gameplay. This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate engineering team and help shape cutting-edge industry technology.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Collaborate with designers to create new gameplay system
- Support the design department by working on a variety of generalist tasks, to facilitate their efforts
- Optimization work, related to performance and bandwidth improvements
- Bug fixing and polish tasks
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in games.
- Fluency in 3D math, related to game programming.
- Fluency in C++.
- Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills.
- Staunch work ethic and high personal standards of quality.
Extra Points:
- AAA play-control logic, especially on an FPS title.
- Modern animation techniques and blend trees.
- Networked game logic.
- Real-world AI methods.
- Rigid body kinematics.
- Extending an established code base.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Sledgehammer Games 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.
About Sledgehammer Games
Founded in 2009, Sledgehammer Games has been developing award-winning titles in the Call of Duty franchise for over a decade. Since its inception in the United States, our team has expanded globally to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As we navigate our 2nd decade of game development, we’re focused on constantly evolving, innovating, and taking risks – which are some of the most rewarding aspects of game development.