Gameplay Programmer (PAYDAY/PUBG)

4 Months ago • 2-4 Years • Game Design • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Starbreeze seeks a Mid-Experienced Gameplay Programmer for a PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration project in Stockholm. Responsibilities include developing gameplay code across various aspects (player movement, weapon systems, AI, networking, etc.), collaborating with the Game Design team, and ensuring quality and bug fixes. The ideal candidate has Unreal Engine experience, performance profiling and debugging skills, and version control system familiarity. The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Must have:
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Performance profiling & debugging
  • Version control (Perforce)
  • Gameplay code development across various aspects
  • Collaboration with Game Design team
Good to have:
  • AI (behavior trees)
  • Online coop/multiplayer game experience
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries & annual reviews
  • Occupational pension & referral bonuses
  • Private medical insurance & wellness benefit
  • 30 days paid vacation
  • Office massages & weekly DnD club

Job Details

We are looking to hire a Mid-Experienced level Gameplay Programmer to join our PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration proejct. You will contribute across many different aspects of the game; be it player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, AI, network, support systems, game state machines, controllers and more. 

Please note, this role must be based in Stockholm with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop gameplay code across many different aspects of a game; be it player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, AI, network, support systems, game state machines, controllers and more.
  • Collaborate closely with our Game Design team to assist with implementation and feedback.
  • Take responsibility for the features you are adding; bugs or design issues are addressed by you or communicated to the Lead Gameplay Programmer.
  • Deliver a great end-user experience together with the team

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar GPP role using Unreal Engine.
  • Basic knowledge of performance profiling and debugging.
  • Familiarity with Perforce and/or other version control systems.

Good to have:

  • Experience working with AI features, in particular behaviour trees.
  • Experience working on an online coop/multiplayer game.


Interview process:

  1. 30m introductory Google Meet call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

  2. 1h Google Meet call with our Lead Gameplay Programmer

  3. 1h Google Meet call with two members of the project from adjacent disciplines (i.e. Design, Art, Animation, Audio)

  4. 1h onsite meeting (for those that are local) or Google Meet call with our Head of Technology

About Starbreeze

At Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.

Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.

Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

What more do we offer?

  • Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.
  • Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly DnD club and other fun activities!

Sounds good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.

Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

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About The Company

Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher, and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY™, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers.


Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm

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