Gameplay Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to join Disney Digital Entertainment in creating interactive game experiences. The role involves collaborating with a team to implement games based on Disney's portfolio, utilizing UEFN and Verse to enhance game development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage your experience and knowledge to help implement several interactive games and experiences in the UEFN ecosystem. These games will be based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars
• Be an active, hands-on participant in the process, directly writing Verse code and using UEFN to work with design/production/art to establish and achieve goals for each game experience. You will use your knowledge of UEFN and Fortnite devices and item capabilities to help the team understand what is possible and how to achieve a great result together
• Empower designers by serving as their main support avenue during the game construction process. Find creative ways to overcome limitations, maintaining a positive outlook along the way
• Work closely with other members of the engineering team to ensure that implementation quality is maintained. Be an advocate of stability and flexibility
• Champion Disney and team values. Maintain a ‘guest-first’ mentality by being an advocate for the player experience
• Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience developing console/PC/mobile games or other digital interactive entertainment. Significant modding work will also be considered
• UEFN hands-on experience, including the construction of custom devices using Verse. Has a great understanding of how to get the most out of UEFN. Experience in publishing successful Fortnite Islands also preferred
• Has a broad understanding of Fortnite and the various items and devices that are currently available for UGC. Keeps up with current trends and techniques from the creator community
• Possesses a good understanding of computer science, especially as it applies to modern game programming. Understands which data-structures are appropriate for different situations. Has proficiency in 3D Vector Math and understands its use in game development
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5+. Blueprints, native (C++) experience, and GAS experience are all pluses
• Experience with other UGC (user generated content) and modding environments such as Roblox, Arma3, etc
• Participated in the development of a commercial game product, in a hands-on programming role
• Graphics Programming, Mobile experience, and familiarity with Online Services are all bonuses