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Senior Tools Programmer

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-site)

Senior Tools Programmer

4 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Game Programmer

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Job Description

CCP Games in Reykjavík, Iceland seeks a Senior Tools Programmer to develop and optimize game development tools and pipelines. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, debugging, and optimizing engine systems and tools in collaboration with designers, artists, QA, and engineers. The role involves analyzing existing tools, identifying areas for enhancement, profiling performance to resolve bottlenecks, and leading complex software projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in tools programming, proficiency in C++, C#, or Python, experience with content pipelines, 3D programming, modern game engines and UI frameworks like QML. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Must have:

5+ years tools programming experience
C++, C#, Python proficiency
Content pipeline, 3D programming experience
Modern game engine familiarity
UI framework (e.g., QML) knowledge
Excellent communication skills

Perks:

Dual workstation setup
Flexible work environment
Active fun club
Excellent canteen
Quarterly/annual performance sharing
Sports grant
Mobile phone & data plan
Home internet
Green-commuting grant
On-site doctor & wellbeing services
Relocation package
Immigration sponsorship

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CCP Iceland is looking for an experienced Senior Tools Programmer with a passion for empowering game developers by providing efficient authoring tools and pipelines.

You will collaborate with our dedicated team of tools developers within our Platform Technology group to modernize and optimize our portfolio of development tools and pipelines.

The position is a full-time job-based at the CCP headquarters in beautiful Reykjavik, Iceland.

Your tasks:

Develop tools and pipelines that will improve the productivity and independence of our development teams
Design, implement, debug, optimize, and iterate on new and existing engine systems and tools, in direct collaboration with end users (Designers, Artists, QA, and Engineers)
Analyze existing tool functions and identify opportunities for enhancement
Profile performance to find and fix bottlenecks
Design, lead and deliver complex software projects to agreed deadlines
Document work to share knowledge and enable user onboarding with new systems and changes

Your profile:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in tools programming
B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python
Experience with content pipelines, 3D programming, and modern game engines
Experience with UI frameworks such as QML
Comfortable refactoring and porting legacy code
Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English

What we can offer you:

A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation
Dual workstation setup and flexible work environment
An active fun club that hosts regular staff events
An excellent canteen that offers a weekly breakfast and lunch menu as well as drinks and snacks
Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan
Annual sports grant
Mobile phone and data plan package
Home internet
A conditional monthly green-commuting grant
Work environment that focuses on employee well-being
On-site doctor - free of charge, and other on-site wellbeing services at a discounted price
Relocation Package and Immigration sponsorship

All applicants should be prepared to provide code and work samples and/or set time aside for a test assignment.

All applications and related documents must be submitted in English to be valid.

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About The Company

CCP Games

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CCP Games is a leading game developer praised for its artistry, technology and game design that facilitates emergent behaviour, empowering players with compelling means of self-expression. Founded in 1997, the company is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life.

CCP Games is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and has additional studios in London and Shanghai.