Manager, Gameplay Engineering

Insomniac is looking for a new Manager, Gameplay Programming. In this role, the Manager, Gameplay Programming 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. You will be 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

• Directly supervises a team of Gameplay Leads and Gameplay programmers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; resolving problems together with Gameplay department leadership.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

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 required. JSON, and Maya experience a plus.

• Ability to use common workplace software like Microsoft Office products.