Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.
With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.
Lead Gameplay Programmer
Anchor Point Studios
Barcelona based studio, full-remote options
AAA
AnchorPoint Studios is looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to join us in building the future of video game entertainment on a new, groundbreaking 3D Action Title.
If you have a strong passion for working with designers and building new gameplay experiences then we'd love for you to work with us in building incredible gameplay experiences with our new Barcelona studio (remote work options available).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work directly with your Team Lead, Design Team and Art Team in developing new gameplay features.
- Collaborate closely with art, design, and engine developers to create, iterate, and improve gameplay features.
- Experiment with game design through rapid prototyping to explore innovative gameplay possibilities and interactive experiences.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, including career development, performance evaluations, and goal setting.
- Work in close collaboration with the engineering and design teams to craft memorable gameplay experiences.
- Prototype, implement, and maintain gameplay systems
- Write robust, readable and maintainable code
- Write documentation and technical specs for created gameplay features
- Help set priorities and goals with appropriate timelines for production
- Follow the code quality standards set by the Technical Director
- Optimize and fix any possible bugs in gameplay systems
Position Requirements:
- At least 7+ years of experience working in the video game industry
- Understanding of performance and memory management
- Proficiency in C++ Programming Language
- Experience and understanding of Unreal Engine, preferably Unreal Engine 5
- Experience and understanding of multiplayer environments for games as services (GaaS)
- Ability to complete assignments independently with limited supervision
- Experience with at least one full life-cycle of game development for any console title
- Be able to use creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking
Why Anchor Point Studios?
We're drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We're humble, passionate and dedicated to the journey of creating something extraordinary. Something that will push the boundaries of entertainment in ways that will develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a well thought out benefits package that rewards and recognises your dedication to the role. As a Netease Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone and encourage applications from everyone. We are adventurous and open to challenge. We are humble and committed to lasting quality for our games.
Why Anchor Point Studios?
We're drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We're humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.
We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.
