Principal Gameplay Engineer

Employer

Job Description

REAL System is a game development studio within Penumbra, a global healthcare company. We are a team consisting largely of game development veterans who’ve worked on a huge variety of games spanning the last 20 years, from Skylanders to Psychonauts, the Sims to the latest mobile games. We bring our deep experience creating beloved, cutting-edge games to making games that will make a real difference in peoples’ lives.


The ideal candidate for the Senior Gameplay Engineer position with REAL System is an experienced game developer and generalist who thrives in a small studio environment. In this role, you will prototype, design, and implement new gameplay features, with the goal of developing innovative and fun virtual reality experiences that utilize a unique tracking technology.


WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON


  • Work with game designers to prototype, design, and implement game mechanics.
  • Work closely with designers and artists to optimize performance.
  • Review new product requirements, provide feedback, and contribute to project planning activities.



WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


  • Knowledge of interactions with an enterprise ERP, preferably SAP,  as well as making use of third-party web services 
  • Experience with production launch readiness and cloud-based deployment models* 
  • Experience building Custom Fields and Objects* 
  • Preferred understanding of B2B Commerce Cloud  
  • Exposure and understanding of Salesforce Mobile SDK, and React framework 
  • Understanding of eCommerce or Salesforce Commerce Cloud is a plus 
  • Experience with Process Builder, Floes, approval processes and validations* 
  • Exposure to Integration Tools such as Dell Boomi or Mulesoft and very good understanding 
  • Exposure to BI Applications such as Tableau, Salesforce Einstein Analytics, Power BI  
  • Hands on experience in administering Salesforce for User Access, custom objects, permission sets, field level security, workflow, process builder 
  • Provide guidance to existing team of BSA, developers, and Quality assurance resources 
  • Comply with quality system regulations, standards, and procedures 
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge of interactions with an enterprise ERP, preferably SAP,  as well as making use of third-party web services 
  • Experience with production launch readiness and cloud-based deployment models* 



Position Qualifications

  •  Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and 7+ years experience developing software, at least 3 of which were in game development.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong Knowledge of C++.
  • Strong Knowledge of at least one commercial game engine, with a preference towards Unreal Engine experience.
  • Strong 3D math skills.
  • Experience with the full software development life cycle, from pre production to release.



Bonus Skills


  • Java, C#, and/or Python proficiency.
  • Experience with virtual reality development, especially mobile VR.
  • Experience with Android development



What We Offer

  • A creative, collaborative environment where everybody’s contribution is valued, and where there’s no second-class team members.
  • A company culture that fosters good work/life balance.
  • The opportunity to be at the forefront of technology that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases. 
  • A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) match, PTO and sick time, as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.


Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions and significant clinical needs across two major markets, neuro and vascular. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.