✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Senior or Expert Gameplay Engineer

at Activision Blizzard

Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 7+ years
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves designing and implementing core gameplay systems for AAA titles, including player control, combat, narrative, and cinematic features, with leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and develop gameplay systems
  • Collaborate with design and content teams
  • Mentor engineers
  • Ensure AAA quality
  • Support innovative gameplay features

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes C++, physics middleware like Havok and PhysX, scripting systems, and in-house engine tools, aimed at delivering high-quality gameplay experiences.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior or lead gameplay engineer with over 7 years of experience in C++ and gameplay systems, capable of shipping AAA titles, mentoring teams, and working across disciplines to create innovative gaming experiences.

Must-Have Skills

7+ years of experienceSolid knowledge of C++Experience with gameplay systemsExperience shipping AAA titlesStrong communication skillsProficiency with trigonometry and linear algebra

Nice-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with multiplayer gameplay systemsExperience with gameplay animation systemsExperience with motion matchingIKfinite state machinesExperience with physics middleware such as Havok and PhysXExperience with scripting systemsExperience with in-house engine development

Tools & Platforms

HavokPhysX

Required Skills

C++gameplay systemsPlayer controlCamera controlsWeapon systemsDamage systemsAbility systemsCinematic systemsquest systemsnarrative systemsphysics middleware

Hard Skills

C++Gameplay systemsPlayer controlCamera controlsWeapon systemsDamage systemsAbility systemsCinematic systemsQuest systemsNarrative systemsInventory systemsLoot systemsStat-driven systemsPhysics middleware systems such as Havok and PhysXScripting systems

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationmentoringfeedbackiterative development

Industry & Role

Industry Gaming/Entertainment
Job Function Design and implement core gameplay systems for AAA video games

Keywords for Your Resume

Gameplay EngineerC++gameplay systemsPlayer controlCamera controlsWeapon systemsDamage systemsAbility systemsCinematic systemsQuest systemsNarrative systemsInventory systemsLoot systemsStat-driven systemsHavokPhysXScripting systemsAAA titlesgame developmentmultiplayer gameplay

Deal Breakers

Less than 7 years of experience, Lack of experience with C++ or gameplay systems, No AAA title shipping experience

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