Senior Expert Tools Programmer

1 Day ago • 10 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision is seeking a Senior Expert Tools Programmer to design, develop, and maintain tools and pipelines for AAA game development. Responsibilities include taking end-to-end ownership of complex tools, improving pipelines for enhanced productivity, developing and maintaining a proprietary UI framework, providing technical guidance, and writing clean, maintainable code. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of professional programming experience, expert C++ knowledge, strong Python skills, and deep knowledge of UI toolkits like Qt or similar frameworks. Experience with procedural generation pipelines and game design patterns is crucial. Collaboration with artists, designers, and engineers is essential. The role involves working on a new IP in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (hybrid on-site).
Must have:
  • 10+ years programming experience
  • Expert C++ knowledge
  • Strong Python skills
  • UI toolkit expertise (Qt, etc.)
  • Procedural generation experience
  • Game design pattern understanding
Good to have:
  • UI/UX best practices
  • Python extensions for DCC tools
  • Understanding of game content pipelines (FBX, USD)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Expert Tools Programmer

Requisition ID:

R024321

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Expert Tools Programmer to join our team and help build the tools and pipelines that empower content creators to bring their visions to life. In this role, you will take ownership of the development of powerful, user-friendly tools and frameworks that streamline workflows and support our next-generation AAA experiences on our new IP. 

You will work closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to design and implement tools that enhance productivity and unlock creative potential. 
 
You’ll help us by 

  • Taking end-to-end ownership of complex tools, from initial design and prototyping to implementation and deployment. 

  • Identifying opportunities for pipeline improvement that enhance productivity across teams. 

  • Developing and maintaining our proprietary UI framework. 

  • Providing technical guidance to team members, fostering growth and collaboration. 

  • Writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code. 

 

You’re awesome because you have 

  • 10+ years as a professional programmer or a combination of education and relevant experience. 

  • Expert knowledge of C++ and development best practices. 

  • A solid knowledge of Python. 

  • A strong interest in game-specific tooling and pipelines, with hands-on experience developing tools for content creation. 

  • Deep knowledge of UI toolkits such as Qt, wxWidgets, WinForms, or similar frameworks, and the ability to build polished, intuitive interfaces. 

  • Experience with Procedural Generation pipelines. 

  • A solid understanding of design patterns used in games and tools/ 

  • The ability to thrive as part of a creative team, collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions. 

  • A resourceful and innovative approach to solving complex challenges, paired with a positive, respectful, and team-first attitude. 

  • Strong time management and organizational methods to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality results. 

  • Comfort with self-critique and openness to external feedback, using it to refine and improve your work. 

  • Strong English skills, both spoken and written, for effective collaboration and documentation. 

 

Bonus points for 

  • Knowledge of best practices in UI/UX for game tools. 

  • Knowledge of Python and experience in writing extensions/plugins for DCC tooling. 

  • Understanding of content pipelines and formats used in games (FBX, USD, etc). 

 

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

#elsewhere 

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As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


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