JEFF SMITH

Wildcard (PC, F2P)

* Lead engineering on a large-scale Unreal Engine 5 project leveraging modern rendering features and complex systems

Unannounced / Internal (Mobile)

* Unity sequencing tools combining features of Timeline with DOTween

Unannounced / Internal (Mobile)

* Led core tech initiatives, including moving authoritative servers from Mono to .NET, and integrating self-profiling

New Super Lucky's Tale (Nintendo Switch)

* Led a team of 4-6 engineers, owning all platform-specific requirements.

* Built automated nightly CPU/GPU performance heatmaps to quickly identify bottlenecks.

* Implemented a new narrative dialogue system with automated content validation across levels.

* Developed a native Unity plugin enabling Nintendo Switch HD Rumble support, integrated into level-editing tools.

Super Lucky's Tale & DLC (Xbox One X launch title, VR, PC)

* Chief implementer of core systems, shipped at native 4K/60 FPS.

* Sole engineer on multiple DLC expansions; maintained CI, branching, and pipelines while supporting VR.

• Mobile app development and content tools

Minimum (PC, F2P)

* Implemented advanced matchmaking, party systems, Steam stats/leaderboards/achievements, and anti-cheat.

* Diagnosed and resolved complex client/server crashes and hangs.

Aliens: Colonial Marines (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

* Implemented UI framework elements, matchmaking lobbies, splitscreen, weapon systems, and platform services (Steamworks, PSN).

Section 8 / Section 8: Prejudice (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

* Designed and implemented complete UI/HUD frameworks and pipelines; led engineering on console demos and multi-platform integrations.

Minimum (PC, F2P)

* Online Services: Built scalable online services and tools supporting large concurrent player counts; led teams of 3-6 engineers.

Epic Mickey (Nintendo Wii)

* Implemented a robust GOAP-based AI architecture that streamlined AI/game system interactions.

* Developed core gameplay systems (weapons, sensors, inventory, particle controllers).

* Built and maintained a Hudson-based CI system and data-driven build backend.

* Contributed directly to Nintendo Wii development, collaborating with art/design on abilities, characters, FX, and performance.

F.E.A.R. (PC/Xbox 360/PS3)

* Sole programmer for majority of Extraction Point dev lifecycle

* Shipped multiple F.E.A.R. console/PC titles.

* Designed and implemented major gameplay systems, weapon systems, and multi-platform development environments for PC/Xbox 360/PS3.

* Awarded PC Gamer's Best Expansion Pack for key engineering contributions.

Escape from Diab (PC)

* Built gameplay features and UI for an educational title.