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Gameplay Engineer

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Seeking a creative and driven Gameplay Engineer for a full-time, remote contract position lasting 3-6 months, responsible for writing high-quality Lua/Luau code, owning gameplay features from concept to deployment, and crafting polished experiences for millions of players.
Key responsibilities

Write clean, performant code for gameplay features, UI, VFX, and content updates
Own features end-to-end, from concept and implementation to testing and deployment
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to brainstorm and shape game design

Required qualifications

1+ years of professional or significant independent game development experience
Experience with Roblox/Luau or traditional game development in areas like character controllers and VFX
A portfolio showcasing game feel and creative skills
Ability to navigate and build upon a large existing codebase
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive self-starter attitude