Game Programmer - Volunteer

3 Months ago • All levels

About the job

Job Description

Volunteer Game Programmer needed to code game engine, implement features, and collaborate with designers & artists.
Must have:
  • Game Programming
  • Coding Skills
  • Game Mechanics
  • Debugging Skills
Good to have:
  • Graphics Integration
  • Audio Integration
  • Game Optimization
  • Latest Technologies
Perks:
  • Portfolio Building
  • Industry Mentorship
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About the job

Company Description

[P1] Games exists to make the world a better place through positive-impact games. Frustrated with a games industry that's putting players last, [P1] Games is a place to build experiences that put people 1st, [P1].


How We Operate

[P1] works by selecting positive-impact nonprofit and open source game projects worthy of community support and then collaborates with volunteers to organize the volunteer workforce needed to complete such games.


Role Description

This is a remote volunteer role for a Game Programmer at [P1] Games. The Game Programmer will be responsible for coding the base engine of the game and implementing game features.


Responsibilities

As a volunteer Game Programmer, you have the flexibility to choose your own hours and set your own deadlines. Since we are a volunteer organization, you may choose the responsibilities you feel confident in at any given time:


- Writing clean and efficient code for game mechanics and features.

- Collaborating with designers and artists to bring game concepts to life.

- Debugging and resolving technical issues in the game.

- Integrating graphics, audio, and gameplay elements.

- Optimizing game performance for various platforms.

- Keeping up-to-date with the latest programming techniques and game development technologies.


Mentorship

Our team offers a friendly and supportive space to build your portfolio on your own time and yet still contribute to meaningful open source and games and those of non profits. Immerse yourself in an environment where peers mentor each other and where industry professionals come to mentor up-and-coming game developers.


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About The Company

Frustrated with a games industry that's putting players last, we created [P1] Games to be the place for experiences which put people first, [P1].


How does the game industry put players last?


- A focus on story rather than gameplay

- Pay-to-win mechanics

- Exploitative monetization schemes


How does [P1] Games put players first?


We seek to radically redefine the cost of making games by enabling game developers to connect and collaborate on game projects without the need for upfront capital.

United States (Remote)

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