Gameplay Systems Engineer
Valicy
// REQUIRED SKILLS
**Responsibilities**
-Prototype gameplay concepts, systems, mechanics, features, and technical approaches quickly.
-Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scaffolding, implementation, iteration, debugging, and documentation.
-Evaluate technical approaches based on feasibility, maintainability, performance, production impact, and player experience.
-Turn rough ideas into playable prototypes, proof-of-concept systems, and implementation-ready technical direction.
-Collaborate with design, art, QA, tools and leadership to move concepts from prototype toward production quality.
-Iterate quickly based on feedback, testing, performance results, team review, and changing priorities.
-Stay current with emerging AI tools, game engines, frameworks, prototyping methods, and new workflow possibilities.
-Identify technical and workflow friction, then proactively suggest or build better approaches.
-Maintain a practical balance between speed, quality, clarity, and long-term usability.
**Qualifications**
-Strong programming fundamentals and practical problem-solving ability.
-Experience building gameplay systems, interactive prototypes, tools, applications, or production software.
-Sharp technical judgment with the ability to quickly identify which approaches are worth pursuing, refining, or discarding.
-Demonstrated ability to use AI tools as a meaningful part of the development process.
-Strong awareness of emerging AI capabilities and a proactive approach to learning and applying new tools.
-Ability to make clear technical decisions with incomplete information.
-Strong debugging, iteration, and systems-thinking skills.
-Clear communication and documentation skills.
-Ability to balance prototype speed, feasibility, complexity, performance, production impact, and player value.
-Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with evolving requirements and undefined processes.
-Low ego, high ownership, strong follow-through, and a team-first mindset.
**How to Apply**
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4420433472
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Application deadline: November 22, 2026