Job Description

At High Moon Studios, great games start with great people. If you’re a passionate Gameplay Engineer ready to help push the boundaries of immersive gaming experiences, now is the perfect time to join our team. We’re building the future of gaming, and we need talented individuals like you to craft engaging, high-fidelity gameplay systems for some of the world's most popular game franchises.

This hybrid role is based in Carlsbad, CA – a coastal city in sunny San Diego County – where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team and create gaming systems that players will love. Ready to dive in?

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with designers and animators to build new, exciting gameplay systems that push boundaries.
• Extend and improve existing open-world systems, ensuring a seamless experience for players.
• Implement and optimize major systems in C/C++ (and other languages) for a large, cross-platform codebase.
• Debug, polish, and maintain systems to keep everything running smoothly.
• Partner with content teams to develop and refine systems that shape the next generation of gameplay.

What You Need to Succeed

• Excellent C++ skills, with a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Proficiency in 3D math as it relates to game programming.
• Strong design sensibilities and excellent communication skills – you’ll be part of a dynamic team.
• A deep passion for gaming and creating amazing experiences for players.
• Solid debugging skills and a knack for problem-solving.
• 3+ years of experience in game development, ideally with commercial titles.

Bonus Points For:

• Open world game development experience – help us build immersive, expansive worlds!
• Expertise in areas like:
  • Player mechanics (especially in FPS)
  • Weapon systems
  • Animation (blend trees, IK, motion matching)
  • Multiplayer activity management
  • Networked game logic
  • Physics simulation & Vehicle simulation
  • AI (behavior trees, nav mesh, animation state machines)
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field.