This UK-based game studio is best known for its ambitious tech, which has become a landmark in the gaming industry for its expansive, procedurally generated universe. Starting with a small team, the studio gained widespread attention for its commitment to continuous improvement. Their work is characterized by a dedication to creativity, innovation, and player-driven experiences, making them a respected name in the gaming circles.

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As a Gameplay Programmer, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative, meaningful and technically exciting games enjoyed by a diverse audience of millions. You will be driving the design and iteration of new features through world class programming. You will also contribute to a humble, empathetic and ambitious development team. The role requires strong software engineering skills and good communication skills. You should have familiarity with all phases of game development, be self-directed, and enjoy the craft of making games.

<h3 class="text-primary">Job Description</h3> Job Title:&nbsp; Gameplay Programer Location: Guildford About the Company: This UK-based game studio is best known for its ambitious tech, which has become a landmark in the gaming industry for its expansive, procedurally generated universe. Starting with a small team, the studio gained widespread attention for its commitment to continuous improvement. Their work is characterized by a dedication to creativity, innovation, and player-driven experiences, making them a respected name in the gaming circles.&nbsp; Your Mission: As a Gameplay Programmer, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative, meaningful and technically exciting games enjoyed by a diverse audience of millions. We’re always looking for great engineers to join our team and help us build something new and surprising. You should have familiarity with all phases of game development, be self-directed, and enjoy the craft of making games.&nbsp; &nbsp; Key Responsibilities: <ul style="color:#2f2d2c;font-family:'Neue Helvetica W05', sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:normal;"><li>Driving the design and iteration of new features through world class programming.</li> <li>Contribute to a humble, empathetic and ambitious development team.</li> <li>Drive the design and iteration of new features and games, making good use of feedback from those around you.</li> <li>Work well with others, be self-directed, and prioritise your own workload.</li> </ul>Requirements: <ul style="color:#2f2d2c;font-family:'Neue Helvetica W05', sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:normal;"><li>Strong software engineering skills.</li> <li>4+ years of professional software development experience, in C++ or a similar language.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to self-direct, and drive work to completion.</li> <li>Strong communication skills, and the ability to work closely with a team of peers.</li> <li>This is a senior role, requiring prior industry experience.</li> </ul>&nbsp; As a Gameplay Programmer, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative, meaningful and technically exciting games enjoyed by a diverse audience of millions. We’re always looking for great engineers to join our team and help us build something new and surprising. You should have familiarity with all phases of game development, be self-directed, and enjoy the craft of making games. Whether you’re a graphics or physics expert, a gameplay or networking specialist, or just an all-around great engineer, there are ways to have a huge impact. &nbsp;

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Studio Soi is seeking experienced 3D animators for various projects at their studio in Ludwigsburg, Germany. This full-time position requires character animation skills using Maya. The role involves working Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day, from late April to late July 2025. The ability to communicate effectively in English is essential, while German language skills are beneficial. Candidates must have existing permission to work in the European Union and provide proof of eligibility if not an EU citizen. Remote work is not available for this position. Applicants should submit their animation reel and CV.

Studio Soi is preparing for a variety of projects that will require experienced 3D animators on location at our studio in Ludwigsburg, Germany.


Animation
We are looking for applicants with professional experience in character animation. Animation will be done in Maya. 


General Conditions
We are offering a full-time position (Mo-Fr, 8 work-hours per day), for a fixed term from late April to late July 2025 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Remote work will not be possible. Our studio has a long tradition of working with international teams. A good level of English is essential to ensure smooth communication. German is a plus (especially for lip sync scenes) but not mandatory.


How to Apply
Please apply with a link to your most recent animation reel and a short CV to: work@studiosoi.de Please use the subject line: Application for 3D Animation
Remote work is not an option for this position.
All applicants must have existing and up-to-date permission to work within the European Union. Please note: If you are not an EU citizen, you must provide verifiable proof of your eligibility to work in the EU. Applications without this documentation will not be considered.

We are currently receiving an overwhelmingly high number of applications for this position and, unfortunately, will not be able to reply to all of them. We sincerely apologize for this and appreciate your understanding. We’ll be reaching out to some candidates in the upcoming weeks to arrange interviews and animation tests.

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