Meta Hiring for Engineer – Games at Albany, New York Full Time

Summary:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Novi further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

Required Skills:

Engineer – Games Responsibilities:

1. Working on virtual reality games by developing craft-immersive experiences and bring gameplay to life

2. Craft interactive content that delivers high quality, immersive experiences which takes players to unimaginable worlds by merging equal amounts of design, art, and engineering

3. Create and develop outside the box, provide unique and rich content for players across the world

4. Shipped titles on different platforms within different game genres

5. Push the boundaries of interactive entertainment and technology on all fronts

6. Work within existing gameplay systems to construct new game experiences from the ground up

7. Quickly iterate over gameplay systems based on team input

8. Debug and optimize gameplay systems

9. Think creatively and critically to expand user experiences into new virtual reality medium

10. Work closely with engineers and designers to contribute on game architecture and technical design

11. Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Computer Design, Fine Arts, or related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a gaming industry-related occupation. Requires 24 months of experience in the following skills:

2. Shipping a Console, PC or VR game

3. C++

4. Unreal 4

5. 2D/3D math skills

6. Physics

7. Blending and extending an existing codebase

8. Collaborating with team members across multiple disciplines to bring gameplay to life

Public Compensation:

$198,940/year to $235,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].