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Gameplay Engineer

Remote - US

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$105,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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the posting

Gameplay Engineer

Remote US & Canada

We’re looking for an exceptional Gameplay Engineer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for.

What You’ll Do Here:

Limited time events (seasons) with unique and fun gameplay

Quests and other daily activities that drive user retention

Social experiences that make every moment better with others

Design, write, debug and refine networked gameplay systems and features

Iterate quickly in response to testing feedback and iterations

Provide technical insight and ideas regarding game design

Work closely with designers and back-end engineers on both real-time and asynchronous features

Must Haves:

3-5+ years of relevant programming experience in the game industry

Excellent 3D Vector Math Skills

Knowledge and usage of a 3D art tool such as Maya

Experience building gameplay systems/building blocks for designers to author content

Careful attention to detail

Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and solve problems presented by the team

Responds well to feedback, criticism and iterative design and/or continual improvement of our technology and games

Be fluent in C, C++ or C# and object-oriented programming

Have experience with scripting languages and multiple data formats (LUA, JSON etc)

Have MMO experience

Nice to Haves:

Python programming

Backend languages such as Go, Erlang and/or PL/SQL

Systems managing persistent account data

Synchronous multiplayer features

Live service multiplayer online games

Mobile games

We look forward to meeting you!

Perks:

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break

Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.

Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

Pre-tax wellness stipend

Pre-tax work from home stipend

Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match

Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount portal for everyday goods and services

Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

Support for personal professional development

Please note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also do require to take a gameplay test. Thank you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

  • The salary range for this position is $105,000 USD to $133,000 USD annually, with the
  • opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
  • the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
  • Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
  • 401k, and paid time off.

Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area

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