Senior Gameplay Programmer (m/f/d)

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

About the job

Job Description

Senior Gameplay Programmer needed with strong C++ skills, 5+ years experience, game development passion, and proven ability to ship titles.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Game Development
  • Shipped Games
  • Gameplay Mechanics
Good to have:
  • 3D Math
  • Network Code
  • Technical Design
  • Code Reviews
Perks:
  • Work-life balance
  • Competitive Salary
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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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About The Company

Bongfish was founded in 2006 with the simple goal to craft incredible games that combine state-of-the-art technology with deep gameplay. We are headquartered in Graz, Austria with offices in Vienna and San Francisco.

Graz, Styria, Austria (On-Site)

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