Gaming Full-Time Remote

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Company: ArenaNet

Location: Remote Eligible States / Hybrid Optional

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $143,077 – $221,771

About the Role

ArenaNet is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to help create immersive online gameplay experiences for its projects. As the studio behind the Guild Wars franchise, ArenaNet values creativity, collaboration, and building engaging multiplayer worlds that connect millions of players.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers passionate about gameplay systems, technical problem-solving, and mentoring teammates while collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional development teams.

Job Overview

The Senior Gameplay Engineer will design, prototype, and maintain gameplay systems from concept through production. You will contribute to technical direction, optimize gameplay code, and support the development of scalable multiplayer experiences within ArenaNet’s proprietary game engine.

This position requires advanced C++ programming expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines while maintaining high-quality gameplay experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gameplay Development: Build and maintain gameplay systems and features using C++ within a large-scale online game environment.
  • Feature Prototyping: Prototype and iterate on gameplay ideas based on playtesting feedback and collaborative discussions.
  • Technical Leadership: Help guide gameplay architecture, technical direction, and maintainable engineering practices.
  • Optimization & Debugging: Diagnose issues, improve gameplay performance, and optimize gameplay systems for stability and scalability.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with designers, artists, QA, and engineers to deliver polished player experiences.
  • Mentorship: Support and mentor other engineers through technical guidance, collaboration, and constructive feedback.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming.
  • Experience developing gameplay systems for multiplayer or online games.
  • Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Experience mentoring or supporting other developers is preferred.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Equivalent industry experience and technical expertise may be considered.
  • Additional experience with multiplayer systems or large-scale game projects is highly valuable.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave.
  • Flexible and dependent care spending accounts.

ArenaNet offers an exciting opportunity for experienced gameplay engineers who are passionate about multiplayer games, technical innovation, and collaborative development. This role allows engineers to help shape engaging online worlds while mentoring teammates and contributing to high-impact gameplay systems.

If you enjoy solving complex gameplay challenges and building memorable player experiences, ArenaNet encourages you to apply for this Senior Gameplay Engineer position.

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