Nexon America · 7 hours ago
Senior Gameplay Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expNexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher. They are seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer to design, develop, and implement game features for the MapleStory experience, while also optimizing server-side performance and mentoring junior engineers.
GamingInformation TechnologyInternetPC GamesPublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable game systems using C++
Collaborate with designers, artists, and other engineers to develop gameplay features
Optimize client-server architecture for performance and stability in large-scale multiplayer environments
Work closely with backend service engineers to ensure seamless integration of game services
Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews
Debug and resolve complex technical issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experienced 7+ years as a software engineer in the online game development, or a related field
4+ years of experience in C++ backend/server development
Experienced in mentoring other engineers
Shipped new game title(s) or experienced live game service in many years
Proficient in C++ language
Strong understanding of the online game development process, game mechanics, user experience in online games, and related skillsets
Experience in server and backend skills such as MultiThreading, Networking, and Databases
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to quickly understand complex systems and codebases
Ability to mentor and support junior/mid-level engineers
Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems independently
Preferred
Passionate about MapleStory, with deep familiarity with its gameplay, history, and community
Prior experience working on live online games with large user bases
Experience using client-server architecture
Experience with scripting languages such as Lua or Python
Proficient in Korean
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children
Annual employer contribution to a health savings account
Company paid hospital indemnity benefits
Company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits
Access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan with a company match
Pet insurance
Monthly wellness credit
Lunchtime yoga
Language classes
Bi-monthly catered lunches
Monthly happy hours
Well-stocked snack bar
Paid time off
Sick days
Company holidays
Year-end break
Company
Nexon America
Nexon is building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$61.94MKey Investors
Insight Partners
2022-02-06Post Ipo Equity
2012-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2011-12-14IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jung Hyun
CEO
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