Junior Gameplay Programmer

1 Month ago • All levels • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

Vertigo Games, a developer of VR titles like Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine, is seeking a Junior Gameplay Programmer for their Amsterdam studio. The role involves implementing game features in collaboration with the tech team, working with designers to create engaging gameplay, and utilizing knowledge of object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures. The programmer will also analyze prototype code, develop robust production-quality systems, ensure smooth game performance at 60 FPS, and debug challenging issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in modern programming languages like TypeScript, C#, or C++, a strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures, and possess both technical and creative skills. They should also be social, collaborative, and enthusiastic about mobile games and the metaverse. Eligibility to work in the EU without a visa is required.
Must have:
  • Implement game features with the tech team
  • Collaborate with designers for gameplay
  • Use OOP, algorithms, and data structures
  • Analyze prototype code and debug
  • Ensure smooth 60 FPS performance
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, C#, or C++
  • Understanding of OOP and design patterns
  • Technical and creative aptitude
  • Social and collaborative attitude
  • Eligible to work in the EU without a visa
Good to have:
  • Experience with mobile games
  • Experience with various game engines
  • Previous TypeScript or JavaScript experience
Perks:
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Hybrid working model (3 office days)
  • 26 vacation days (option to buy 5 more)
  • Free public transport commuting
  • Free pension plan
  • Healthy lunch in canteen
  • Group activities and Thursday drinks
  • Access to latest VR hardware and titles
  • Home office hardware and energy cost contribution

Job Details

Your mission
We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of top-end VR titles like Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine, After the Fall and The 7th Guest. Our Amsterdam studio has started development of our next games, including an adventure into mobile gaming, for which we are looking to recruit a Junior Gameplay Programmer who can aid us in our mission.

Are you looking for a studio that celebrates creativity and sets the bar in immersive entertainment? Then we should meet!


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take ownership of a game feature implementation, working closely with the tech team to make it fit the complete codebase.
  • Work closely with designers to identify the technical constraints based on their creative guidance, and create fun and engaging gameplay.
  • Use your knowledge of object oriented design, algorithms and data structures to first propose and then implement game features.
  • Analyze prototype code and come up with production quality systems that are robust and can stand the test of time in an iterative environment.
  • Take performance into account so our games and experiences can keep running at a smooth 60 FPS.
  • Analyze problems and debug them in order to quickly locate and fix challenging bugs.
Your profile
  • You have written games in a modern programming language like TypeScript, C# or C++.
  • A good understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, algorithms and data structures.
  • Technical and creative at the same time.
  • Social and collaborative.
  • Excited by the potential of mobile games and the metaverse.
  • Eligible to work in the EU without a visa.
Bonus points for
  • Experience working on mobile games.
  • Experience with a variety of game engines.
  • Previous experience with TypeScript or JavaScript.
We offer
  • A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
  • A hybrid working model with three office days per week.
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
  • Free commuting with public transport to and from the office.
  • Free pension plan.
  • A healthy lunch in our canteen.
  • Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks.
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
  • Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.

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