Manager, Gameplay Programming

Insomniac Games is looking for a Gameplay Programming Manager. In this role, the Gameplay Programming Manager is responsible for directing and managing a team of programmers and Lead programmers to design and develop gameplay features and systems for a large component of a single game. Responsible for the quality of engineering, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables, and well-being of employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides coaching, performance evaluations, career development support and opportunities for team members.
• Collaborates with studio leadership to support studio cultural values and foster a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with project management to maintain a team schedule that meets project goals and deadlines while supporting a sustainable team workload.
• Plans, organizes, monitors, and evaluates team's work and ensures its positive impact on the player experience for a game.
• Works closely with Design and other departments to provide technical, scheduling, and creative feedback on game, develops project goals and communicates technical requirements and limitations.
• Structures and staffs team appropriately, including acting as hiring manager for and ensuring efficient onboarding of new employees.
• Maintains thorough understanding of team’s technical systems and provides guidance to team members.
• Contributes direct technical work, though never at the expense of non-technical responsibilities.
• Ensures that all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately to foster a safe work environment
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Duties

This job has supervisory responsibilities

Computer Skills:

• Expertise in an application programming language (C++ preferred).
• Some familiarity with a scripting language such as Python or JavaScript.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the prevalent coding style and practice.
• Understanding of procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms.
• Adaptive coding style.
• Visual Studio experience, JSON, and Maya experience a plus.
• Ability to use common workplace software like Microsoft Office products.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Base pay is one component of our total compensation package. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location, as well as additional compensation components, such as annual bonus, profit sharing, and other incentive plans. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

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