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Perform manual and automated testing for game engine changes, tools, and production pipelines. Collaborate closely with programmers, maintain Python/Pytest and Lua tests, assess bug impact, follow QA priorities, and support production teams with technical issues. The role requires programming or scripting experience, familiarity with game engines and version control, strong English communication, methodical problem-solving, and a passion for video games.

Design and own tactical, engaging combat encounters; coordinate asset requests across disciplines; use and improve internal tools; track changes to mechanics; advocate for player motivations; proactively identify and resolve combat experience issues.

Maintain and extend the studio's proprietary engine for VFX (particle simulation, materials, post-process, rendering/lighting). Collaborate with Art/VFX to implement high-quality visual effects, optimize and debug for performance, and document code features.

Lead and mentor the graphics team, recruit graphics programmers, manage code reviews and documentation, maintain and extend the proprietary engine across platforms, debug and optimize for performance, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery while protecting company assets.

Lead and mentor the engine programming team, manage coding practices, optimize performance, and collaborate closely with other leads to enhance proprietary engine quality.

The RPG Designer will craft narratives and gameplay content, ensuring logical flow and quality, while collaborating with teams and reviewing progress.

Develop and maintain the game engine: write performant, robust C++ code; debug, profile and optimize CPU/GPU performance; participate in design, code review, testing and documentation; mentor team members and support engine production.

The Gameplay Programmer will work on game systems, collaborate with teams, write maintainable code, and participate in game design and production.

Lead and mentor the Tools team; plan and deliver tools features; design and maintain internal editors and UI; collaborate with Engine and Gameplay teams; improve content creation pipelines, automation and testing; support legacy tools; gather feedback from end-users and drive feature development to completion.

Responsible for sourcing and engaging candidates for multiple locations, building talent pipelines, collaborating with hiring teams, and promoting employer branding.