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Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

ZeniMax
Rockville, MD, USAustin, TX, USDallas, TX, USMontreal, Quebec, CA
Posted 3 hours ago
Last seen 3 hours ago
Active
full-time
Engineering
$80,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Summary

Shape the future of iconic games like Starfield and The Elder Scrolls as a Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer at Bethesda Game Studios. Bring your C++ and networking expertise to a collaborative team, developing innovative gameplay features in a studio that values creativity and a balanced work-life.

About this job

Join Bethesda Game Studios as a Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer to implement new gameplay features, including player behaviors, combat mechanics, and UI. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to iterate on features and ensure an exceptional player experience, developing and owning full aspects of the game. This role involves building sustainable, maintainable, and optimized code across all platforms.

Requirements

- You have 3+ years of experience as a Gameplay Programmer - You are proficient with C++ and object-oriented programming - You have demonstrable experience of networking game features and awareness of the complexities of networked gameplay (replication of state, behaviors, client/server breakdown of features and game systems) - You have development experience on current gen game consoles - You have the ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development - You possess strong communication and organizational skills - You work well under pressure and can handle multiple tasks - You have a passion for making GREAT games - You have experience playing Bethesda Game Studios games

Benefits & Perks

- Competitive salaries - Generous benefits program - Healthcare benefits (U.S.-based employees) - 401(k) plan and company match (U.S.-based employees) - Short-term and long-term disability coverage (U.S.-based employees) - Basic life insurance (U.S.-based employees) - Wellbeing benefits (U.S.-based employees) - Paid vacation time (U.S.-based employees) - Paid sick and mental health time (U.S.-based employees) - Several paid holidays (U.S.-based employees) - Merit increases (certain roles) - Discretionary bonuses (certain roles)

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