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# Software Engineer, Gameplay Combat - Unannounced Game

- **Company:** Activision Blizzard, Inc.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $79,206.0 - $146,515.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Unreal Engine
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59519476-software-engineer-gameplay-combat-unannounced-game

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and related experience.

 * Contributions on action focused combat systems, NPC AI, navigation , or gameplay features on at least one shipped title.

 * Strong C++ programming skills, including performance analysis and optimization.

 * Experience delivering high-quality features as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc.

Bonus Points

 * Experience working with Unreal Engine

 * Experience and interest in character animation, navigation, combat or gameplay mechanics

 * Experience and interest in combat gameplay

 * Console development experience

## Description

We are looking for a Gameplay Engineer, Combat to help create the next generation of gameplay experiences in an unannounced title. You will be responsible for developing c ombat experiences , character behaviors, navigation systems, and gameplay technologies that make combat gameplay fun . A longside a talented team of engineers , designers and artists , you will build the foundations that power engaging, responsive, and immersive gameplay.

This role offers a hybrid work week, with a mix of work-from-home and on-site days, based out of our Irvine, CA location.

This role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

 * Develop and maintain combat systems supporting interactions between players and NPCs, with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and maintainability.

 * Partner with encounter, character, and system designers to transform gameplay goals into robust technical solutions.

 * Collaborate with designers, artists, animators, and gameplay engineers to implement polished combat experiences.

 * Identify performance bottlenecks, technical risks, and implementation challenges while proposing practical solutions.

 * Collaborate with cross-disciplinary and technical partners to diagnose issues and drive fixes to resolution.


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