ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES
Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.
Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.
The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO’s Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Creative Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).
OUR VALUES
- Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
- We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
- Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
- Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
- Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Senior Console Programmer will be responsible for designing and developing core systems for the console release of our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, currently available as Early Access on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S, and PC.
They will work closely with other programmers, artists, and designers to ensure the game is performant, scalable, and feature-rich. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of game engine architecture and be able to design and implement systems that meet our technical and gameplay requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Console Programmer, you will:
- Get deep into the internals of the Unreal Engine 5 to make it work with our game.
- Optimize game and engine performance and scalability for current and future hardware.
- Debug and solve complex technical problems related to the engine.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in game engine development.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior programmers.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 5 years of experience in Console & Game engine programming, with a focus on Unreal Engine.
- Strong understanding of game engine architecture, including rendering, physics, AI, and networking.
- Proficiency in C++ and other relevant programming languages.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong understanding of game design principles and gameplay mechanics.
- Experience with multiplayer game development.
- Verbal and written English communication skills.
- Knowledge of other game engines and development platforms.
GUNZILLA OFFERS
- Unlimited Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Working
- Work from Home
- Health Insurance
- Bonuses
- English / German Courses
- Public Transportation
- Relocation & Accommodation Support
- Office Perks & Gym Membership
*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position
