HISTORYInitially a developer for the OS/2 platform, Stardock was founded in 1991 and incorporated in 1993 as “Stardock Systems.” We grew to become a leader in development for Windows® customization software that lets you modify or extend your graphical user interface like Fences® , Start10™, Deskscapes™, among others. A long time lover of games, CEO Brad Wardell also devotes the company’s time to producing PC games in the 4X and RTS genre. Our most noted titles include Galactic Civilizations® (I, II, III), Sins of a Solar Empire® : Rebellion, Ashes of the Singularity™: Escalation, Sorcerer King™, and more.Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Stardock employees people worldwide and continues to specialize in consumer software development and publishing.FOR MORE INFORMATIONVisit www.stardock.com and follow @Stardock

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As Head of Business Operations at Sunday, you will build and lead the "Clarity & Impact" unit, a lean operations team focused on project management, prioritization, and ROI-driven decision-making.  You will partner with leadership to define, track, and evaluate key initiatives across various departments (Product, UA, Monetization, Tech). Responsibilities include setting up and leading the business operations function, ensuring company-wide alignment on priorities, building dashboards and tools for visibility, identifying bottlenecks, facilitating quarterly planning, and fostering a culture of ownership and ROI-focused thinking.  The role requires strong experience in startup operations, strategy, or PMO, ideally with mobile gaming experience.

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<div class="EditorContent-sc-dc2fd2dc-0 RmbKY"><div class="sc-hLseeU eFIfeu">At Sunday, we fuel hybrid-casual games by developing and marketing fun, easy-to-play mobile games that consistently top the charts and generate hundreds of millions of downloads globally. Our talented team of developers, artists, designers, and marketers work together to build games that are easy to jump into but hard to put down, striking the perfect balance between enjoyment and monetization. As proud members of the applike group, our primary focus is on leveraging their cutting-edge advertising technology to deliver smart, player-friendly monetization and contribute to a thriving mobile ecosystem. Supported by Bertelsmann, Europe's largest media company, we are equipped with the resources to push the boundaries of the mobile gaming space. Join us as we continue to shape the future of hybrid-casual gaming.Your MissionBuild and lead our central “Clarity &amp; Impact” unit - a lean, high-leverage operations team that drives project management, prioritization, and ROI-based decision making across the company. You’ll act as a strategic enabler to leadership and team leads, helping Sunday make faster, smarter, more focused decisions - while creating visibility into what moves the needle and what doesn’t.<h2 id="what-you-will-do">What you will do:</h2><ul><li>Set up and lead a central business operations function covering project management, operational steering, and controlling.</li><li>Partner closely with MDs and leads to define, track, and evaluate top initiatives across Product, UA, Monetization, Tech.</li><li>Ensure company-wide alignment on priorities, timelines, and expected business impact of ongoing initiatives.</li><li>Build and maintain lightweight dashboards and tools that create visibility without killing speed.</li><li>Identify bottlenecks, distractions, or low-impact work - and help teams cut or pivot <a href="http://fast.Facilitate" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fast.</a></li><li>Facilitate quarterly planning and bet-setting rituals (e.g. Top 3 Bets, Kill Sessions, Weekly Ops Reviews).Drive a culture of ownership, speed, and ROI thinking through clarity and enablement - not bureaucracy.</li></ul><h2 id="who-you-are">Who you are:</h2><ul><li>Strong experience in startup operations, strategy, or PMO-type roles (ideally 3+ years).</li><li>Previous experience in mobile gaming is a strong plus</li><li>Ability to translate chaos into clarity - and complexity into simple systems.</li><li>High business acumen and ROI thinking - you care about results more than process.</li><li>Empathy for builders - you know how to support teams without slowing them down.</li><li>Bias for action. You get stuff done, and you help others do the same.</li><li>Experience building small but mighty ops teams is a plus.</li></ul><h2 id="fuel-for-the-adventure-what-you-get-at-sunday">Fuel for the Adventure: What You Get at Sunday</h2><ul><li>Build Your Skills, Not Just Your CV: At Sunday, you grow by doing. Real ownership, fast feedback, and steep learning curves are the norm. We don’t just offer development programs - we offer real problems to solve and the space to own them.</li><li>Start Fresh in Hamburg - We’ll Back You: Moving to a new city? We’ll help you make it happen. From visas to relocation bonuses to language support, we’ve got your back. Our goal: help you hit the ground running and feel at home fast.</li><li>Flexible Setup for Maximum Impact: We work in a hybrid setup with three core office days, plus flexibility where it matters. You’ll get 30 days of vacation, the chance to work remotely up to 3 weeks per year, and access to our in-house gym and mental health support when you need a reset.</li><li>Work Where It Feels Good: Our office has a 5th floor Alster lake view, strong coffee, top gear, and way too many snacks. But more than that - it’s a space designed for makers, thinkers, and game-changers to connect, collide, and build.</li><li>More Than Just a Job - Join the Crew: We don’t just work side by side. We share wins, tackle challenges, and have fun together. Team events, game nights, spontaneous pizza runs - they’re part of the ride. Work hard, play smart.</li></ul></div></div>

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Stardock is seeking a Senior Game Developer with 7+ years of experience in game or simulation development.  Responsibilities include implementing low-level systems (windowing, controllers, rendering, audio, networking), architecting and maintaining core systems in C++, writing technical documentation, mentoring other developers, collaborating with design, production, and art teams, managing timelines, and working with QA to address bugs.  Candidates should have a strong C++ background, passion for strategy games, and experience with modern graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal).  Expertise in areas like optimization, networking, UI/UX, AI, and physics is highly valued. This is a full-time, salaried position with relocation assistance offered.

<div class="BambooRichText jss-g196">Are you an avid gamer interested in creating awesome games? Stardock is currently seeking a talented Senior Game Developer. The ideal candidate is well versed in C++, has shipped titles in the past and loves strategy games. This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office and relocation assistance will be provided.
 
Primary Responsibilities Include:
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<li>Implement low level systems such as windowing, controllers, rendering, audio, and networking.</li>
<li>Architect, build and maintain core systems in modern C++ on multicore CPUs.</li>
<li>Write technical documents describing core systems.</li>
<li>Mentor and collaborate with other developers in a team environment.</li>
<li>Work closely with Design, Production, and Art to develop requirements and implementation plans.</li>
<li>Manage timelines and milestones to meet stakeholder expectations.</li>
<li>Work closely with Production and QA to address bugs.</li>
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Education and/or Experience Desired:
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<li>7+ years of experience in game or simulation development.</li>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant field.</li>
<li>Strong C++ background.</li>
<li>Passion for games and game design.</li>
<li>Self-motivated and loves solving problems.</li>
<li>Experience with modern graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal).</li>
<li>Expertise in several of the following: Optimization, networking, UI/UX, AI, generative AI, physics, data management, graphics, gameplay, audio, HLSL/GLSL shaders, pipelines, terrain.</li>
<li>Able to learn new technology quickly and execute on a schedule in a fast-paced cross-discipline team environment.</li>
<li>Experienced with version control software (e.g. Perforce, SVN, etc.).</li>
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The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on your qualifications, experience, and expertise. Stardock is committed to offering a competitive compensation package tailored to the right candidate.</div>