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<div><strong>Our Story:</strong></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We’re the minds behind titles like <em>Lords of the Fallen</em>, <em>The Surge</em> series, and <em>Atlas Fallen</em>, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Quest:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As our <strong>Senior Game Programmer (f/m/x), </strong>you’ll play a key role in designing and implementing innovative systems and features across Unreal Engine 5, our development tools, and gameplay. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, you’ll develop and maintain core engine components, enhance our development tools, and implement compelling gameplay mechanics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You'll thrive in this role if you're a generalist programmer who genuinely enjoys wearing many hats, making especially significant contributions to gameplay and animation programming.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This role will put you at the heart of transforming creative concepts into technical realities. 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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

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