Senior Game Programmer

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Techland, a major Polish video game company with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Game Programmer. This role involves designing and implementing gameplay mechanics for new titles, collaborating with animators and designers, and owning moment-to-moment gameplay. The successful candidate will also create prototypes, debug, optimize, and mentor other programmers. Techland is known for franchises like Call of Juarez and Dying Light, focusing on open-world action and delivering unforgettable player experiences.
Must have:
  • Iterate gameplay features in close collaboration with animators and game designers.
  • Own and drive moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics.
  • Create and prototype new gameplay systems and related tools.
  • Debug and optimize gameplay mechanics for performance, responsiveness, and stability.
  • Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team.
Good to have:
  • Computer science education
  • Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine and/or Unity
  • At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish
  • Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers
Perks:
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • Pro-health campaigns
  • Gifts for different occasions
  • Flexible working hours
  • No dress code
  • Full support of a dedicated HR Business Partner
  • Company newsletters, PR & project updates
  • Dedicated development budget for each employee
  • Extra two paid days for training and CSR
  • Stable career paths
  • Extensive internal and external training
  • Financing of English and Polish language classes
  • Chillout zones in offices
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Gym (Wrocław office)
  • Free car park (Wrocław/Warsaw office)

Job Details

Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

Your daily tasks:

Design and implementation of gameplay mechanics in Techland's newest games, in particular:

  • Iterate gameplay features in close collaboration with animators and game designers.
  • Own and drive moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics.
  • Create and prototype new gameplay systems and related tools.
  • Debug and optimize gameplay mechanics for performance, responsiveness, and stability.
  • Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on gameplay mechanics or systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of C++.
  • Strong 3D math skills.
  • Experience developing / maintaining large gameplay systems.
  • Ability to profile and optimize code, with a focus on cross-platform performance.
  • Experience working closely with designers and animators in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong understanding of game feel and what makes gameplay fun.
  • Authentic passion for games as well as knowledge of the latest titles and trends, especially in FPP games.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Very good command of English.
  • Familiarity with version control systems.

Nice to have:

  • Computer science education.
  • Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine and / or Unity.
  • At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish.
  • Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers.

Additional Information

What we can offer:

  • A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
  • An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
  • A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know.
  • Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
  • State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Wrocław/Warsaw office).

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