Lead Gameplay Programmer

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

Wargaming is seeking a Lead Gameplay Programmer for their World of Warships team in Belgrade. This role involves leading a team of two gameplay programmers, developing solution architectures for features and refactorings, creating new features for various teams, and supporting engine team improvements. The lead will also guide the gameplay programming union, foster a common vision for practices, collaborate with designers and other teams for AAA user experience and codebase improvements, participate in hiring, and inspire team member development. World of Warships is a naval combat game with millions of players globally.
Must have:
  • Lead a team of 2 gameplay programmers
  • Develop solution architecture
  • Create new features
  • Support engine team
  • Understand OOP
  • Good knowledge of Python
  • Good knowledge of Math
  • Excellent system design skills
  • Good knowledge of data structures
  • Ability to understand other people's code
  • Excellent communication skills
  • English B2 or higher
Good to have:
  • Basic knowledge of C/C++
  • Experience with game engines
Perks:
  • Additional paid time off
  • Sick Leave 100% Compensation
  • Career development opportunities
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program
  • Multisport card
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for а Lead Gameplay Programmer to work on World of Warships in our Belgrade office.
World of Warships is the best naval game around, letting you take command of legendary warships from the period of the 20th century as you battle your way across the open sea with other players.  The project is driven by a team of international developers who combine talent with their passion for video games, resulting in World of Warships being a favorite hobby for millions all around the globe with keeping its community ever-growing! 

Reports to

Associate Technical Director

What will you do?

  • Lead own team of 2 gameplay programmers
  • Develop a solution architecture for features and re-factorings
  • Developing new features for different teams
  • Support engine team in improvements of existing solutions
  • Lead gameplay programmers union, with next responsibilities:
    • Generate a common vision for gameplay programming practices and approaches
    • Collaborate with game designers, UI developers, and sound designers in creating AAA user experience
    • Collaborate with teams managers in planning for gameplay codebase improvements
    • Participate in hiring and onboarding of new gameplay programmers o Inspire gameplay programmers to grow and help with self-development

What are we looking for?

  • At least 6 years of experience in commercial development 
  • Good knowledge of Python
  • Good knowledge of Math
  • Excellent system design skills
  • Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms 
  • Understanding of OOP 
  • Ability to understand other people's code 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • English – B2 and higher

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Basic knowledge of С/С++ 
  • Experience with game engines

Work mode

Hybrid (3 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Warsaw include:

  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave) on top of the statutory minimum
  • Sick Leave 100% Compensation (10 days per calendar year)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Premium Private Health Care 
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Multisport card
  • Personal Gaming Account 
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards  
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward  
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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