Senior Gameplay Programmer

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Design • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Gunzilla Games seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer to design and develop core gameplay features and systems for their AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, Off The Grid (OTG). Responsibilities include collaborating with artists and designers, iterating on mechanics, maintaining and optimizing game systems, working on AI features, and documenting gameplay elements. The ideal candidate possesses excellent C++ skills (5+ years of experience), strong 3D math knowledge, game development experience with shipped titles, and a passion for game creation. They should be proficient in network programming, multithreading, and OS internals. The role involves self-managing tasks and coordinating with the production team.
Must have:
  • Excellent C++ knowledge (5+ years)
  • Strong 3D math skills
  • Shipped game titles experience
  • Self-management & task completion
  • Network programming expertise
  • Multithreading & parallel programming
Perks:
  • 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

Job Details

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

Gunzilla Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer. The person in this position will help develop and support various gameplay features (e.g. movement, shooting), gameplay entities (e.g. kill zones, rockets, bombs), and AI-related features (e.g. AI-specific weapons, behaviors) and collaborate with our designers to design and implement the game features from scratch for 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you will:

  • Design and develop the core gameplay features and systems for our game
  • Work closely with artists and designers to iterate on the gameplay mechanics
  • Contribute ideas and feedback toward all aspects of the game
  • Maintain and optimize the existing game systems
  • Work on AI behaviors and AI-related features
  • Document and extend the documentation on the gameplay features and systems
  • Self-manage programming tasks and coordinate them with the production team

REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent C++ knowledge with 5+ years of professional experience
  • Strong 3D math knowledge (vectors, matrices, Linear Algebra)
  • Worked in the game dev industry and shipped game titles
  • Can self-manage tasks and complete features from scratch
  • Passion for playing and making games
  • Strong understanding of software engineering practices
  • Good understanding of:

    • Network programming
    • Multithreading and parallel programming
    • OS internals (process/thread/memory management)
    • How CPUs and GPUs work
    • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently

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

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About The Company

Gunzilla Games is a game developer founded on the desire to innovate, break down technological boundaries, and create gaming experiences that players will remember forever. In Early 2024, we will launch Off The Grid (OTG), a next-gen cyberpunk Battle Royale for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series.

Our team has a wealth of proven knowledge touching on all corners of the gaming industry and a passion for pushing player experiences forward. Our studios are located in three iconic metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Kyiv and London.  

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 caliber.

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.

COME AS YOU ARE

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We’re looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we’re developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else’s, regardless of your background.

Let’s make video game history together!  

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