PC Gameplay Engineer

Job description:  

We’re looking for a highly collaborative, passionate, and skilled Gameplay Engineer to design and create an amazing gameplay experience on PC for multiple input devices such as mouse/keyboard, Steam Deck and a variety of different controller types. 

Responsibilities  

• Prototype, design and implement features to improve the gameplay experience on PC.  
• Work closely with other team members to develop and extend systems and technology. 
• Take ownership over features and bring them to successful completion within a set time. 
• Help out and support other engineers where needed. 
• Protect the quality of the project together with the rest of the team.  

Competencies, skills & knowledge:  

• Passion for designing and creating an amazing gameplay experience on PC for multiple input devices such as mouse/keyboard, Steam Deck, and a variety of different controller types.
• Able to design, implement and/or extend game systems for PC to improve the gameplay experience.
• A pragmatic, hands-on problem-solving mentality.
• C++ knowledge and experience.
• Able to design and write well-structured, readable, and maintainable code.
• Work well in a team and on a large code base.
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of code performance and complexity.
• Able to work well in an environment with deadlines and milestones.  

Plusses:  

• Game industry and development experience.  
• Experience developing games on PC and game consoles. 
• Strong debugging skills. 
• (Native) Dutch speaker.