Senior Gameplay Programmer

2 Years ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you will develop new and existing gameplay mechanics using C++. You will collaborate with other engineers throughout the feature development process, from prototyping to production. Your responsibilities include creating gameplay features, maintaining and improving existing systems, contributing to technical design documentation, sharing knowledge, and assisting in the training of junior colleagues. The role requires strong C++ skills, knowledge of 3D math, and experience in game development with at least one shipped title.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills with a good foundation in system design.
  • Excellent understanding of 3D math and gameplay mechanics.
  • 5+ years of game development experience, shipped at least one title.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Perks:
  • Stable work environment working on AAA games.
  • Work-life balance and opportunity to develop.
  • Flexibility to accommodate personal situations.
  • International team with English as the main language.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Job Details

About us

At Bongfish, developers help craft incredible games that combine state-of-the-art technology with deep gameplay. With a high-tech approach to game development, the company has more than 15 years of experience working with some of the top game publishers in the industry on PC, console and mobile platforms.


Your mission

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer you will develop new & existing gameplay mechanics. You will work, closely together with other engineers, on all parts of the feature development process from prototyping to production. 

In particular, you will:

  • Use C++ to create various aspects of gameplay features including game mechanics, working on prototypes, orchestrating effects, network code

  • Maintain, analyze and improve existing gameplay systems

  • Take ownership and work with a team of engineers and other disciplines, like design, art, qa on features from beginning to end

  • Create technical design documentation and tech decomposition of features

  • Share your knowledge within your colleagues and participate in code reviews 

  • Help with the training of younger colleagues to improve their skills


Your profile

  • You have strong C++ skills with a good foundation in system design, programming and debugging. You also have an excellent understanding of 3D math, general gameplay mechanics and architectures.

  • You have 5+ years game development experience, and have shipped at least one title

  • You are passionate about playing and making video games

  • You have strong collaboration and communication skills and are comfortable to work with technical and non-technical people

  • Writing tests for ensuring your code qualities is included in your routine


Why join us?

  • You might not know it because we don't advertise much, but we offer a stable work environment while working on AAA games played by millions.

  • When we ask our team what they like most here, they say: their colleagues, the culture and work conditions, their role and living their passion for games - is this something you can relate to?

  • We care about each other, which means we offer work-life balance, the opportunity to develop, and the flexibility to accommodate personal situations.

  • Our team is composed of 15 different nationalities, so English is our main language in the office.

  • We share a straightforward mindset: be pragmatic, focus on the goal, and keep cool.

  • Our HQ is situated in Graz, Austria, a hidden gem between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, with an extraordinary high quality of life.

  • A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

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