R&D Programmer: Systems

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of game frameworks and in-house engines
• Design and implementation of common frameworks for series
• Design and implementation of game asset creation tools
• Research and development related to the above

Required Experience/Skills

• Experience in C++ development
• Experience in implementing libraries and tools

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience in game development
• Game platform does not matter

Desired Candidate Profile

• Those who love to catch up on new technologies
• Those who can think about how their work will be used and how they want it to be used
• Those who can act proactively and communicate independently
• Those who can collaborate with others to create

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Japanese / File format: PDF)
• Application works are not required, but you may be asked to submit past programming works.
• Characters, plans, and games related to the "Pokémon" series are not subject to selection.

Employee Interviews

• Message from Development Manager

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/message/

• Programmer Interview

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/crosstalk-programmer/

• System Programmer Interview

https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/recruit/crosstalk-system-programmer/

Application Requirements

Employment Type

Full-time employee

Salary

Annual salary 6,000,000 JPY to 12,000,000 JPY

Consideration will be given to experience and ability, and preferential treatment will be given according to our company regulations regardless of age.

• The estimated annual salary is just a guideline, and may fluctuate during the selection process.
• Annual salary includes overtime pay and bonuses.

Work Location/Map

5 minutes walk from Jimbocho Station A9 exit

3 minutes walk from Ogawamachi Station B7 exit

Working Hours

Staggered working hours system (generally 11:00-20:00 work / standard working hours: 8 hours/day)

• Start time can be freely decided between 8:00 and 11:00.
• Discretionary labor system may apply depending on the ability layer at the time of joining.

Holidays

• Complete 2-day workweek (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
• 3-day workweek (available only for childcare, nursing care, and nursing purposes)
• Flexible summer vacation (system that allows taking summer vacation at a different time)
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Annual paid leave
• Annual holidays: 126 days (2024)

Benefits

• Retirement allowance system
• Condolence and congratulatory payment system
• Special leave system for condolences, congratulations, etc.
• Maternity, childcare, and nursing care leave system
• Education support system
• Paid leave promotion system (Healthy Leave / Anniversary Leave / Project Completion Refresh Leave)
• Healthcare system (vaccinations / industrial physician / health check-ups)
• Meal subsidy / Free drinks
• Life insurance
• Defined contribution pension plan

Insurance Coverage

Health insurance, Employees' Pension, Employment insurance, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance

Passive Smoking Countermeasures

No smoking indoors

Salary Increase

Once a year (April)

Bonus

Twice a year (July, December)

• Separate performance-based bonus may be provided depending on company performance.

Various Allowances

• Overtime work allowance
• Late-night work allowance
• Holiday work allowance
• Commuting allowance (full payment)
• Managerial allowance
• Position allowance
• Discretionary labor system allowance
• Relocation allowance upon joining (only if relocation from outside Kanto region is involved)

Model Annual Salary

[Model annual salary based on actual payments]

• Director: ~approx. 25,000,000 JPY
• Section Director: ~approx. 20,000,000 JPY
• Leader: ~approx. 15,000,000 JPY

• Staff: ~approx. 10,000,000 JPY

• Annual salary includes bonuses.
• Bonus amount varies depending on company performance and individual performance.
• Youngest employees in each position: Director 27 years old / Section Director 27 years old / Leader 25 years old

Work-from-Home System

Work-from-home allowance / Work-from-home equipment allowance

Probation Period

Generally 3 months