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Senior Game Developer (C#)

RocketWerkz is an ambitious PC video games studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded by Dean Hall. They develop open-world simulation and survival games like Icarus and Stationeers, with new projects underway using their custom BRUTAL gamedev framework. They are seeking experienced C# Programmers who understand gameplay and game design to rapidly prototype and develop game systems, implement and optimize graphics with Vulkan, and champion player experience. The role involves collaborating with designers and leads, defining technical requirements, and managing workload using C#, Rider, and Github.

<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">SENIOR C# GAME DEVELOPER</h3>Auckland | NZD 90-130k Salary range | ProgrammingA bit about us…RocketWerkz is an ambitious PC video games studio based on Auckland’s waterfront in New Zealand. Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival game DayZ, we are independently-run but have the backing of one of the world's largest games companies. Our open-world simulation and survival games Icarus and Stationeers are out on Steam, and we have multiple projects in development including Kitten Space Agency.We need you!We are looking for experienced C# Programmers who understand gameplay and game design to work on various PC games. You’ll be comfortable making games without a game engine, using RocketWerkz’s BRUTAL gamedev framework and libraries.While other projects at the studio use Unity or Unreal Engine, our new games are being developed using our own tools. The BRUTAL framework allows programmers to focus on gameplay and game systems in C#, while accessing a suite of custom C++ libraries for scale, performance and control without the constraints of a game engine. It incorporates libraries such as Vulkan, IMGui, RakNet, physics systems and more. For many games, especially the genres we work in, this can be a faster and more robust development process.A day in the life…Every day at Rocketwerkz is different, but here are a few things you can expect to do in your role:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Rapidly prototype and develop game systems and gameplay in C#</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Implement and optimise graphics using our custom Vulkan renderer</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Continuously adapt code in response to gameplay and designer feedback</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Champion the game design, game systems and player experience</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with game designers, project leads and tools developers</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Define technical requirements and write documentation</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Use C#, Rider, Github, and task management software</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage your own workload and work hours in consultation with the wider team</li></ul>To get this all done, we would like you to have:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Extensive experience in C# game development (ideally C#12+)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience using the Vulkan graphics API or similar</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborative and adaptable mindset with excellent communication</li><li class="leading-relaxed">5+ years of software development or games industry experience</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A tertiary qualification (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar) or equivalent industry experience</li></ul>We’d love it if you also have:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with other graphics APIs or game engines</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A published game made without a game engine</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A portfolio of game projects</li></ul>We think life at Rocketwerkz is pretty good, check out the perks and benefits of joining us <a href="https://rocketwerkz.com/studio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">here</a>.If you're passionate about working in the gaming industry and think you have the qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description. We believe that having a diverse team is crucial to our success, and we welcome applications from individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or any other aspect of your culture or identity.Hit Apply and if you’re the right fit we’ll be in touch to schedule a chat. Our recruitment process usually involves an online chat, a visit to our studio, maybe a paid programming test and reference checks.

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