Gaming Full-Time Remote

Senior Gameplay Engineer at Eleventh Hour Games

Company: Eleventh Hour Games

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Eleventh Hour Games is a rapidly growing game studio known for developing the acclaimed action RPG, Last Epoch. The studio is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to help shape technical direction, build scalable gameplay systems, and contribute to the continued growth of its globally distributed development team.

Job Overview

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will collaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences. This role focuses on gameplay systems, engineering standards, mentoring developers, and driving technical excellence across a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gameplay Systems Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable gameplay systems, tools, and core technical features.
  • Technical Leadership: Establish engineering standards, workflows, and best practices across the development pipeline.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with designers, artists, and production teams to translate creative ideas into technical solutions.
  • Mentorship: Guide and mentor engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and professional development initiatives.
  • Performance Optimization: Define performance benchmarks and optimize gameplay systems across multiple platforms.
  • Culture Building: Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture within a fully remote team.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in game development.
  • Experience shipping at least one AAA or large-scale AA title in a senior engineering role.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or C# programming.
  • Experience with systems architecture and scalable software design.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviews.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience in gameplay engineering will also be considered.
  • Additional training in software architecture, game systems, or multiplayer networking is beneficial.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment with a globally distributed team.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a successful and growing action RPG franchise.
  • Professional growth through mentorship and technical leadership opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive studio culture focused on innovation and creativity.

If you are passionate about creating engaging gameplay experiences and mentoring engineering teams, this Senior Gameplay Engineer opportunity at Eleventh Hour Games could be an excellent fit. Join a talented remote team and help shape the future of Last Epoch and upcoming projects.

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