Gameplay Programmer

Level: Mid-Senior Gameplay Programmer

Location: on-site preferred but not required

At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, and Hot Wheels Rift Rally, and our journey continues! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.

We are looking for an experienced gameplay programmer. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with artists, designers, and programmers. We have three requirements:

1. At least five years of professional experience creating game mechanics and related systems. Experience working on networked multiplayer games is a plus.
2. Most of our games are implemented in a mix of C/C++ and a proprietary scripting language. You should be comfortable in C/C++.
3. Our curiosity drives us. You must be deeply curious about something and have some evidence of that curiosity. We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a pattern of persistent and self-motivated exploration.

Some things you might find yourself doing in this role:

• Brainstorming new game mechanics with the team.
• Jumping into game code/script to implement.
• Modifying the level editor to support a new game mechanic.
• Presenting a rough version of a new mechanic to the team and gathering feedback.
• Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a debugged, optimized, and shippable state.

While gameplay is your area of expertise, we do not hire programmers so that they may work exclusively in one specialized area. Rather we believe programmers should own areas of our technology and be trusted to work across the codebase. Future members of our team need to be ready to embrace our studio values including:

• World class games through unconventional thinking.
• Respect for players and colleagues. Ready for the responsibility that comes from that respect.
• Regional technology and game development community engagement.

The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below* per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits.

 This range covers mid-senior level salary ranges: *$90,000.-$170,000.

We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team. We want to let you know that candidates who can work onsite in our Troy, NY studio are highly preferred. We believe that working together in person can foster better collaboration and creativity, and we're excited about the opportunity to have you right here with us. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office.

Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.