Lead Gameplay Engineer, Missions - Unannounced Game

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher. We are currently looking for a Lead Gameplay Engineer, Missions - Unannounced Game in United States.

In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of gameplay engineers to deliver high-quality missions for a top-tier, unannounced AAA game. You will work closely with designers, artists, animators, and technical leads to define and implement scalable technical solutions that enhance gameplay experiences. Your focus will include improving mission creation workflows, driving engine and tool enhancements, and championing technical best practices. This position offers the opportunity to influence the game’s vision, contribute to cutting-edge game technology, and collaborate in a dynamic, creative environment with a passionate team dedicated to crafting exceptional gameplay.

Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and advocate for a team of gameplay engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Define and communicate the technical vision for mission systems, ensuring scalable, high-quality deliverables.
• Optimize workflows and pipelines for designers, engineers, and cinematic teams to improve mission creation efficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze requirements, provide technical solutions, and deliver AAA-quality gameplay experiences.
• Support tool development, engine enhancements, and code framework improvements to increase team productivity.
• Review and maintain production-grade code quality, ensuring performance and release readiness.

• 10+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Prior leadership experience, including at least one shipped AAA game title.
• Experience delivering complex gameplay features in collaboration with cross-functional teams (designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists).
• Strong C++ programming skills and experience with production-quality code.
• Experience with real-time 3D games and associated editor/tool infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong communication skills to articulate vision, provide feedback, and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Mentorship mindset and passion for helping others grow technically and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-production-value, cinematic, and narrative-driven gameplay.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine (C++ and Blueprint).
• Knowledge of large-scale AAA development production techniques.
• Background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related fields.
• Experience developing and shipping AAA games on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Experience with online multiplayer games and large codebases.

• Competitive annual base pay: $146,000 – $270,004 (U.S.).
• Potential eligibility for incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, and dependent care accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental health and wellness programs, fitness programs, and access to free or discounted games.
• Tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance (if applicable), and charitable donation matching.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as supplemental life & disability, legal services, ID protection, and rental insurance.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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