Junior Programmer - Summer 2025 Co-op

3 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

This Junior Programmer co-op position (Summer 2025) at Gamemode One is open to Acadia or Dalhousie University students. It's a one-term co-op with potential extension. Responsibilities include brainstorming creative technical solutions during pre-production, writing clean, readable code to implement features and fix bugs, tuning parameters based on feedback, and utilizing Unity, C#, and source control. Learning opportunities include non-mono behavior programming and Visual Studio's debugging suite. The role involves contributing to experimental development within a close-knit team.
Must have:
  • Unity experience
  • C# proficiency
  • Source control knowledge
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Clean code writing
Good to have:
  • Non-mono behavior programming
  • Visual Studio debugging experience
Perks:
  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Charitable matching ($2000/year)
  • Investment in professional development

Job Details

Please Note: This opportunity is only available for those attending Acadia or Dalhousie University and pursuing a Summer 2025 co-op. This is a 1 term co-op with the possibility of extension. 


A Bit About Us

Gamemode One was founded 7 years ago to build innovative games and bring major IPs to the Minecraft Marketplace. We are scaling to develop a bold new independent game while continuing to prioritize staff well-being and an excellent working environment.

We care deeply about our vibrant company culture, which enables us all to do our best work. We are an established, fully self-funded studio with roots in Minecraft and ambitions to deliver experimental games for PC and console platforms. We are building a small, talent-dense team to develop an innovative exploration-adventure title.


The Opportunity

In our growing organization, you’ll brainstorm creative solutions to technical problems in the pre-production of our first independent game. You’ll write code that implements new features and you’ll fix bugs. You will ensure that the code you write is clean and easy to read. You will tune in parameters based on feel and feedback.

You’ll bring your knowledge of Unity, C# and source control. If unfamiliar, you will learn about non-mono behavior programming and Visual Studio’s debugging suite. You will leverage curiosity and courage while learning about the company and your impact. You will not just be working at a great company, but actively contributing to experimental development with a close-knit team.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Charitable matching of $2000/year
  • Investment in professional development

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About The Company

Gamemode One is a small, but growing, team with a love of community, innovation, and initiative. We’re interested in making quality, beloved games, and being a stable place for career growth. We know diversity makes us all stronger, and are proud of every member of our 20+ team across 10 countries. We love making games and the unique challenges of making them in Minecraft.

Let’s make great things together! We look forward to meeting you.

Our namesake is a tribute to our Minecraft roots. "​/gamemode 1"​ is the command in Minecraft that enables creative mode.

Creative mode was the tool that laid the foundation for us to grow into the builders, developers, artists, designers, and world-building enthusiasts that we are today.

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