Expert Gameplay Programmer (Project Baxter)

We are looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to lead our Project Baxter programming team here in Stockholm.

This is a crucial member of the project and overall tech teams. You will lead by example by guiding, coaching and mentoring the Gameplay Programming team, whilst also taking on some tasks yourself across many different aspects of a game; be it player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, network, support systems, game state machines, controllers and more.

Furthermore, you are a team player that embraces the idea of working across disciplines to reach the goals set by Production towards the creation of a high quality product.

Project Baxter is a cooperative action game set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons®. Inspired by our love of tabletop RPGs and built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, we will embrace cutting edge technology to create entertaining and emergent gameplay scenarios. Project Baxter is set to launch on all major platforms in 2026.

Please note, this role must be based in Stockholm with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Gameplay Programming team on Project Baxter by providing feedback, guiding, coaching and mentoring the team;

• Take on more challenging programming tasks yourself across many different aspects of a game; be it player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, network, support systems, game state machines, controllers and more;

• Act as Gameplay Programming point of contact within the project and towards Production communicating progress and foreseeing and resolving any future issues;

• Collaborate with other craft Leads to drive towards our product goals.

Requirements:

• Multiple years of proven experience in a similar Senior/Lead role on a AA+ game project;

• Proven experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;

• Experience providing feedback, guiding, coaching and mentoring less experienced programmers.

Nice to have:

• Experience working on an online co-op game.

About Starbreeze

At Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.

Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.

Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

What more do we offer?

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly DnD club and other fun activities!

Sounds good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.

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