Senior Gameplay Engineer, Netflix
$100-500k
+ stock options
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Streaming service
Job no longer available
Streaming service
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$100-500k
+ stock options
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
Entertainment, like friendship, is a fundamental human need; it changes how we feel and gives us common ground. Netflix is better entertainment at lower cost and greater scale than the world has ever seen. They want to entertain everyone, and make the world smile.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of game development and demonstrate the autonomy needed to deliver a compelling user experience focused on player engagement
- At least 5 years of experience as an engineer, with a history of shipping multiple AAA, casual, or mobile games
- A profound understanding of game design, including mechanics, user interfaces, AI behavior, and game loops
- Advanced skills in game programming languages such as C++, C#
- Experience with major game engines, including Unity3D and Unreal Engine
- Experience with backend development such as REST server and AWS
- Versatility in various game development domains with a can-do attitude
- Exceptional problem-solving skills; capable of innovative thinking in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Strong communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- A passionate gamer with a preference for quick, focused game development projects over multi-year cycles
What the job involves
- The Senior Gameplay Engineer will play a crucial role in developing game prototypes that integrate generative AI
- Collaborating closely with data scientists, this role is pivotal in uniting machine learning with interactive gameplay
- The position demands a blend of creative engineering and technical prowess, tackling diverse challenges to bring these prototypes to life
- Responsibilities extend from coding exceptional gameplay features to integrating various game elements such as characters, animations, VFX, and UI—either independently or in collaboration with artists
- Prototype Development: Lead and actively participate in the rapid prototyping of new game concepts. Ensure effective utilization of AI technologies to elevate gameplay
- Game Mechanics: Innovate and refine game mechanics through AI technologies and conventional game mechanics that make great games
- Tool Development: Construct and maintain robust tools that empower other game developers to integrate AI functionalities within the game development pipeline
- Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship within the gameplay engineering team, exemplifying high standards in code quality and engineering practices
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside teams in design, art, and production to align gameplay systems with overarching project goals
- Research and Innovation: Keep abreast of the latest trends in game development and generative AI. Explore new technologies and methods to enhance game development and player experiences
- Creative Initiative: Thrive in an environment that encourages stepping out of one’s comfort zone to drive creative aspects of game experiments and development
Our take
Netflix was started when one of the co-founders had received a $40 late fee after failing to return a film on time. Now, Netflix is one of the fastest growing technology companies, reinventing the entertainment space by providing high quality content for low fees.
This is becoming an increasingly competitive space, with deep-pocketed rivals including Amazon, Disney, Apple and AT&T. They are all spending big on content and pricing cheaply in a battle to win subscribers.
After a dwindling number of subscribers due to tough competition in 2022, Netflix is focused and committed to improving its core service which is its TV, movies and now games going forward. Post-IPO funding of $183 million from Winslow Capital at the end of 2023 followed the previous year's dumping of shares by the same company after Netflix's first loss of subscribers. This capital indicates a shifting perspective on Netflix's outlook, which saw a year-end subscriber boost.
Steph
Company Specialist
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2000
$50m
SERIES E
Jul 1999
$30m
SERIES D
Total funding: $103.5m
Company benefits
- Work from home opportunities
Company values
- Inclusion
- You work well with people of different backgrounds, identities, values and cultures
- You are excited to help build diverse teams where everyone feels welcomed and respected
- You recognize we all have biases and work to counteract them
- You take action if someone is marginalizing a colleague
- You treat everyone with respect regardless of their position at Netflix
- Integrity
- You exhibit and are known for candor and transparency
- You only say things about colleagues that you are willing to share with them
- You admit mistakes openly and share learnings widely
- You always share relevant information internally, even when uncomfortable
- You act with good intent and trust your colleagues to do the same
- Passion
- You care deeply about Netflix‘s success
- You inspire others with your drive for excellence
- You are excited about your work
- You are proud to entertain the world
- You are tenacious and optimistic
- Innovation
- You develop new ideas that prove impactful
- You look for every opportunity to reduce complexity and keep things simple
- You challenge prevailing assumptions, and suggest better approaches
- You are flexible and thrive in a constantly evolving organization
- Curiosity
- You learn rapidly and eagerly
- You seek alternate perspectives to improve your ideas
- You see patterns and connections that other people miss
- You seek to understand members’ changing tastes and desires
Company HQ
Los Gatos, CA
Articles
Leadership
Reed Hastings
(Chairman)Served two years with the Peace Corps in Switzerland. Studied Computer Science at Stanford, and founded Pure Software (which sold for a substantial profit before Netflix). Previously a Board Member at Microsoft and Facebook.
Greg Peters
(Co-CEO)Previously Netflix COO and CPO, SVP and CE of Product Development at Macrovision, VP of Engineering at Mediabolic, Director at Redhat inc, VP Engineering at NOCpulse.
People progressing
Joined as a Content Strategy Associate in LA. Moved to London after 6 months. They have been promoted to Head of Content Strategy & Analysis UK.
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