Nexon America's Western Dev team is looking to expand our team with gameplay engineers of all levels (associate, mid, senior, lead, director) for a new exciting project. Ready for a new challenge? Join our team to learn, play, and grow with us!
You will join the Global MapleStory Development Team, where you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing game features that enhance the MapleStory experience. You will collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and other engineers to create engaging gameplay and ensure technical excellence.
We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core game features for Global MapleStory, including character abilities, quest systems, contents localization and user interface enhancements.
- Collaborate with designers and artists to bring creative visions to life within the game's engine.
- Respond to technical issues in live service situations.
- Optimize game performance and resolve bugs to ensure a seamless player experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
- 2-15+ years of experience in software online game development or related field.
- Experience as a software engineer in the game industry, online game development, or a related field.
- Shipped new game title(s) or experienced live game service in many years.
- Management experience is required for 'Lead' and 'Director' levels.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Preference given to candidates with an award-winning history in public programming competitions.
Knowledge/Skills
Required:
- Proficient in C++ language.
- Strong understanding of the online game development process and related skillsets.
- Understanding of game mechanics and user experience in online games.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Possesses the ability to communicate smoothly with other job functions and is also equipped with leadership skills as an engineer.
- For Lead and Director levels: Proven leadership experience and strong expertise in code/tech review.
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 with scripting languages such as Lua or Python.
- Proficient in Korean.
About Nexon
Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory, KartRider, and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades.
Nexon's Benefits and Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $85,000 - $230,000 annually.
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