Gameplay Software Engineer

Gameplay Software Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking Gameplay Software Engineer as a Remote opportunity!!

Position Title: Gameplay Software Engineer

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 6/15/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 06 Months

Job Type: Contract (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $75 - $85/HR

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: Gameplay Software Engineer

Duration: 06 months

Location: 100% Remote

Job Description: Gameplay Software Engineer(s) - Games

Responsibilities

• Create sample TypeScript code to demonstrate NPC behaviors in Horizon Worlds
• Create both simple and complex examples that can be used both for creator samples and for AI training.
• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5 years game development experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Ability to work independently with minimal outside supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible - able to adapt plans and react to change in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• A habit of writing super-clean, encaspsulated, testable, and well documented code.
• Experience with all phases of product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, specifications, development, test, product release, and sustaining engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of 3D math.
• Experience with version control and build systems.

3 Different Roles on the Team to be Filled

1) Gameplay Software Engineer (C#)

Responsibilities

• Create NPC tools to demonstrate NPC behaviors in Horizon Worlds
• Create both simple and complex examples that can be used both for creator samples and for AI training.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5 years game development experience.
• Proficiency in C#
• Ability to work independently with minimal outside supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible - able to adapt plans and react to change in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• A habit of writing super-clean, encapsulated, testable, and well documented code.
• Experience with all phases of product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, specifications, development, test, product release, and sustaining engineering.

2) Gameplay Software Engineer (TypeScript)

Responsibilities

• Create sample TypeScript code to demonstrate NPC behaviors in Horizon Worlds
• Create both simple and complex examples that can be used both for creator samples and for AI training.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5 years game development experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript
• Ability to work independently with minimal outside supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible - able to adapt plans and react to change in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• A habit of writing super-clean, encapsulated, testable, and well documented code.
• Experience with all phases of product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, specifications, development, test, product release, and sustaining engineering.

3) Gameplay Software Engineer (C++)

Responsibilities

• Create NPC tools to provide NPC behaviors in Horizon Worlds

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5 years game development experience.
• Proficiency in C++
• Ability to work independently with minimal outside supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible - able to adapt plans and react to change in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• A habit of writing super-clean, encapsulated, testable, and well documented code.
• Experience with all phases of product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, specifications, development, test, product release, and sustaining engineering.

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Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills

• game development
• 3D modeling
• 3D Mat
• C# and C++
• TypeScript

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Good to Have Skills

• similar game development role
• animation tooling

Bonus

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or NavMesh systems.
• Familiarity with AI navigation, Recast/Detour, or game AI techniques.
• Proficiency in 3D animation tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 239231 when responding to this ad.

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