Gameplay Programmer

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Vertigo Games seeks a Gameplay Programmer to contribute to their next-generation games, including a mobile title. Responsibilities encompass feature implementation, collaboration with designers to define technical constraints, creating engaging gameplay using TypeScript, designing robust and efficient systems, performance optimization for 60 FPS, and debugging. The ideal candidate possesses strong object-oriented programming skills, experience with modern languages (TypeScript, C#, C++), and a passion for mobile gaming and the metaverse.
Must have:
  • Ownership of game feature implementation
  • Collaboration with designers
  • TypeScript expertise
  • Object-oriented design knowledge
  • Performance optimization
  • Debugging skills
Good to have:
  • Mobile game experience
  • Game engine experience
  • JavaScript/TypeScript experience
Perks:
  • Hybrid work model
  • 26 vacation days + 5 optional
  • Free public transport
  • Free pension plan
  • Free lunch
  • Group activities
  • VR hardware access
  • Work-from-home hardware support

Job Details

Your mission
We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of top-end VR titles like Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine, After the Fall and The 7th Guest. Our Amsterdam studio has started development of our next games, including an adventure into mobile gaming, for which we are looking to recruit a Gameplay Programmer who can aid us in our mission.

Are you looking for a studio that celebrates creativity and sets the bar in immersive entertainment? Then we should meet!


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take ownership of a game feature implementation, working closely together with the tech lead to make it fit the complete codebase.
  • Work closely with designers to identify the technical constraints based on their creative guidance, and create fun and engaging gameplay.
  • Use your knowledge of object oriented design, algorithms and structures to create solid technical designs and efficient implementations of these game features and systems in TypeScript.
  • Analyze prototype code and come up with production quality systems that are robust and can stand the test of time in an iterative environment.
  • Take performance into account so our games and experiences can keep running at a smooth 60 FPS.
  • Analyze problems and debug them in order to quickly locate and fix challenging bugs..
Your profile
  • You have written a number of games in a modern programming language like TypeScript, C# or C++.
  • A good understanding of programming concepts like object orientation, design patterns, algorithms and data structures.
  • Technical and creative at the same time.
  • Social and collaborative.
  • Excited by the potential of mobile games and the metaverse.
  • Eligible to work in the EU without a visa.
Bonus points for
  • Experience working on mobile games.
  • Knowledge of working with a variety of game engines.
  • Previous experience with TypeScript or JavaScript.
We offer
  • A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
  • A hybrid working model with three office days per week.
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
  • Free commuting with public transport to and from the office.
  • Free pension plan.
  • A healthy lunch in our canteen.
  • Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks.
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
  • Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.

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About The Company

Vertigo is the mobile game development & publishing studio of midcore real-time social multiplayer games, located in Istanbul, Turkey. Our goal is to develop and self-publish social multiplayer games with the best gaming experience and high quality production values. We're focusing on making the best games with polished graphics and addictive game-play. We offer a fun, lively and dynamic workplace, where creativity, agility, and innovation are encouraged, prized and rewarded. Working with us will develop your skills, drive your career forward and delight millions of players around the world. As a fast-growing team of game development enthusiasts, we create a challenging work environment open to anybody truly passionate about mobile games. jobs@vertigogames.co https://www.vertigogames.co

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