Do you love games and the technology that drives player pursuit and engagement? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with creative talent? Would you like to help Bungie build and launch Marathon, their next enduring game-as-a-service?
As a Lead Economy Engineer at Bungie, you will help design and build Marathon's player pursuit engine. You’ll be involved in both hiring and managing engineering talent. You will collaborate closely with creative partners, build the features that enable our game's loot and economy model, and craft the game's long term player pursuits. As part of a diverse company that prizes creativity, technical excellence, and work-life balance, you will work with a fun and inspirational cross-discipline team devoted to creating world-class gaming experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engineering leader for the economic model and player pursuits of Marathon
- Lead by example by building and maintaining production-quality code using C++
- Collaborate with design leads to develop technical solutions for their desired player experiences
- Directly manage up to three engineering individual contributors, providing support, technical mentorship, constructive feedback and career development coaching
- Be an owner, decision-maker, or guide for technical features in player pursuits
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Experience designing and building networked game systems
- Experience leading (managing, mentoring, or guiding) engineers through planning, developing, and shipping
- Effectively communicate with fellow engineers to jointly design, write, and review code, by driving team consensus and alignment
- Effectively write clear, concise and accurate technical documentation and email communication, with the ability to summarize complex topics and achieve alignment across multiple teams
- Ability to communicate with customers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Experience programming in C#
- Experience working on a live service game
- Experience with online services technologies. E.g. Kubernetes, mongo DB
This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.
So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!
Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.
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Bellevue, WA, United States
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