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Gameplay Engineer at Jackbox Games. Jackbox Games is looking for a Gameplay Engineer to join our team!. Who are We?. Jackbox is a small game studio (~80 people) best known for our Jackbox Party Pack franchise: a set of five social party games released every fall. Since 2014, our games--like Quiplash, Drawful, and Trivia Murder Party-- have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, by Polygon, and in living rooms and finished basements across the world.. In 2020, we had over 200 million users. And we have hard evidence that one of those users was Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron.. You can learn everything you ever wanted to know about how our games work (spoiler: your phone is the controller!) and who we are and what we make at . jackboxgames.com. .. What’s the Job?. We're seeking a passionate Gameplay Engineer to join our team and become a key contributor on upcoming Jackbox party games. This role encompasses the full game development lifecycle from writing core gameplay code in our custom engine through preparing final builds for submission to major platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and PC.  You’ll have the opportunity to do it all!. You'll be working hands-on with our proprietary technology stack, including Scaleform and ActionScript, to create the hilarious, engaging experiences that millions of players enjoy with friends and family around the world. Never heard of ActionScript? Don’t worry, it’s a lot like TypeScript, which is JavaScript with types.. What You'll Do. . Develop gameplay systems using our custom engine built on Scaleform and ActionScript. . Implement game mechanics for drawing games, writing games, trivia games, hidden identity games, and more.. . Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, artists, and producers to bring creative visions to life. . Optimize performance across multiple platforms (PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Microconsoles). . Prepare builds for platform certification and submission processes. . Debug and resolve technical issues across various gaming platforms. . Contribute to technical design decisions that impact player experience. . Maintain and improve existing game code and systems. . Support operations and post-launch updates. . What We're Looking For. Technical Skills. . 1-5 years of software engineering experience . . Strong programming fundamentals in object-oriented languages (ActionScript, C++, Java, C#, etc.). . Experience with ActionScript 3.0 and Flash/Scaleform technologies (or similar ECMA based). . Game development experience in any capacity - personal projects, previous roles, or education. . Understanding of game loops, state management, and real-time systems. . Knowledge of UI/UX programming for interactive entertainment. . Understand of networking and multiplayer systems (WebSockets, REST APIs, real-time communication). . Familiarity with version control (perforce / git) and collaborative development workflows. . Understanding the nuances of different hardware capabilities. . Animation and visual effects programming experience is a plus. . Web technologies knowledge (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS) is valuable given our phone-based control scheme. . Game Development Experience. . Understanding of game design principles / what makes games fun and engaging. . Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot, custom engines, or Flash-based tools). . Knowledge of game development pipelines from concept to shipping. . Understanding of accessibility in games.  We make games inclusive for all players. . Familiarity with localization and international platform requirements. . Soft Skills. . Passion for creating fun, social gaming experiences that bring people together. . Thrive working with creative teams and can translate design vision into technical reality. . Enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and finding elegant solutions. . Care deeply about polish, player experience, and shipping bug-free games. . Comfortable working in a dynamic, creative environment where priorities can shift. . Can explain technical concepts to non-technical team members. . Understand what makes our games special and want to contribute to that comedic magic. . Think about the player experience and how technical decisions impact fun. . Take pride in your work and see projects through to completion. . Stay current with industry trends and new technologies. . Support your colleagues and contribute to a positive work environment. . Understand that small technical details can make or break player experience. . Able to adapt to structured change while remaining focused on flexibility and robustness. . We value kind, motivated, and creative people. Jackbox Games is a group effort and you must work collaboratively. Everyone here is committed to excellence and desires to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.. Jackbox Games is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability. . Okay, but what are the perks?. . Pay range: $69,395 - $103,727. Please note: individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate and position, including (but not limited to) skill set, experience, and qualifications.. . 401(k) with matching and various medical plans. We pay 100% of the cost of premiums for dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for our employees. We also cover a really nice chunk of the cost of premiums for spouse/partner/dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance. . . Flexible work schedule and environment. Currently, our employees are encouraged to work where they feel the safest and most productive. Our office in Lincoln Park in Chicago is open (and fully stocked with snacks) for folks who prefer to work in the office. We also offer remote work in the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.. . Flexible PTO. Take time off when you need to recharge, take a trip, or just catch up on life.. . Annual stipends for therapy, growth, wellness, and home office equipment to encourage our employees’ lifelong learning pursuits and support mental and physical health.. . Creative work environment. We are lucky to work in a place that is full of talented and innovative folks. Most of the day, the place is pretty quiet (we’re a focused bunch), but this is punctuated with hilarious outbursts and general merriment.. . Free food either virtually or in the office. We stock our kitchen with snacks as well as offer doordash credits quite frequently.. . . Interested?. Great, we look forward to reading your application. Please include:. . Your resume.. . A cover letter. You don't need to be a professional writer for this job (we have those) but communication is important so we weigh cover letters heavily. We would love to hear a bit about why you are interested in working at Jackbox Games.. . Notice something that doesn't quite make sense--great. We want engineers that think critically and understand the nuances of job postings in this day and age.. On the fence? If you're interested in the job but worried you aren't qualified, we encourage you to err on the side of applying. We'd hate to miss out on great candidates just because they're worried they don't check every box on the job description.. We know it is a time commitment to prepare an application and we respect that effort by thoughtfully reviewing every complete application and responding one way or the other. But that kind of thoughtful review means that it sometimes takes us a while to get back to applicants, so please be patient with us and no phone calls.. Thanks for your interest in Jackbox Games!. Company Location: United States.