Senior Gameplay Programmer (m/f/d)

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

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Bongfish, you will be responsible for developing new and existing gameplay mechanics. You will collaborate closely with other engineers throughout the feature development process, from prototyping to production. Key responsibilities include creating gameplay features using C++, working on prototypes, orchestrating effects, writing network code, maintaining and improving existing systems, taking ownership of features, working with a team of engineers and other disciplines, creating technical documentation, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and participating in code reviews.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Experience in system design, programming, and debugging
  • Solid understanding of 3D math, gameplay mechanics, and architectures
  • 5+ years of game development experience
  • Shipped at least one title
  • Passion for playing and making video games
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to work with technical and non-technical teams
  • Experience writing tests to ensure code quality
Perks:
  • Stable work environment
  • Work-life balance
  • Opportunities for development
  • Flexibility to accommodate personal situations
  • Multicultural team
  • English as the main language
  • Pragmatic and goal-oriented mindset
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Office located in Graz, Austria, with a high quality of life

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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About Sandbox Interactive

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 80 people. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.


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