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News - Get a job: Join Yacht Club Games as a Gameplay Programmer - xSicKxBot - 07-23-2020
Get a job: Join Yacht Club Games as a Gameplay Programmer
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/get-a-job-join-yacht-club-games-as-a-gameplay-programmer.png" width="160" height="160" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry!</p>
<p>Here is just one of the <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/jobs/">many, many positions</a> being advertised right now.</p>
<p><strong>Location: Los Angeles, California</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Yacht Club Games is working on a new 3D project and is building out our 3D team (and custom engine) to complement our existing 2D team. We are on the lookout to hire a capable mid to senior level gameplay programmer with a desire to build great gameplay experiences in a small, team-centered environment!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work collaboratively with designers, artists, musicians, programmers to implement and improve upon game designs with efficacy and efficiency</li>
<li>Write and extend tools and gameplay systems</li>
<li>Optimize runtime performance and team productivity</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Deep interest in playing and making games</li>
<li>Self-motivated and curious with a willingness to continue learning</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of game design</li>
<li>Proficient in C and C++ programming languages for creating 2D and 3D games</li>
<li>Strong 3D math skills (linear algebra, vector math)</li>
<li>Applied problem solving abilities – in particular related to game design and developing gameplay systems</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work and contribute in a collaborative environment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bonus </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience with multi-threading</li>
<li>Experience with low level debugging and optimization</li>
<li>Experience writing multi-platform code</li>
<li>Experience with GPU programming (graphics shaders, compute)</li>
<li>Experience with network programming</li>
<li>Experience with UI programming</li>
<li>Experience with build systems</li>
<li>Experience playing products from Yacht Club Games</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits & Perks</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Working in a collaborative environment where you are a core part of the team and are welcome to contribute to any aspect of the company that interests you!</li>
<li>Creating fun and challenging games that tug at heartstrings and delight with charm</li>
<li>Robust medical and dental insurance for you and your dependents</li>
<li>Generous Profit Sharing and Bonus plans</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% company match</li>
<li>Unlimited discretionary vacation and sick days that we want you to use!</li>
<li>Working in our beautiful office located in Los Angeles!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Yacht Club Games is an Equal Opportunity Workplace</strong></p>
<p>The team at Yacht Club Games is committed to diversity and inclusion and we wholeheartedly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and voices to apply for this position!</p>
<p>Interested? <a href="https://jobs.gamasutra.com/job/mid-senior-gameplay-programmer-los-angeles-california-34479">Apply now</a>.</p>
<p>Whether you’re just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what’s out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.</p>
<p>Gamasutra’s Job Board is the most diverse, most active, and most established board of its kind in the video game industry, serving companies of all sizes, from indie to triple-A.</p>
<p>Looking for a new job? <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/search">Get started here</a>. Are you a recruiter looking for talent? <a href="http://employer.gamasutra.com/employerx/">Post jobs here</a>.</p>
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