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Senior Expert Engine Programmer

Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-site)

Senior Expert Engine Programmer

4 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Systems Design

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unity

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3d-math

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innovation

Job Description

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Senior Expert Engine Programmer to spearhead the development of innovative systems and technologies for their next-generation AAA titles. This role involves end-to-end ownership of complex systems, from design and prototyping to optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical vision, guide teams, maintain and optimize engine systems, and collaborate with stakeholders. Responsibilities include improving the technology stack for next-gen development, translating creative ideas into software, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in AAA game development, deep proficiency in C/C++, 3D math, and advanced algorithmic problem-solving.

Must have:

10+ years AAA game dev experience
Proficiency in C/C++, 3D math
Advanced algorithmic problem-solving
Lead design & implementation of large-scale systems
Technical vision & team leadership
Mastery of multiple engine disciplines
Clean, maintainable, optimized code

Good to have:

Major recognition in field
Experience in quest design, environment art

Job Title:

Senior Expert Engine Programmer

Requisition ID:

R024313

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for Senior Expert Engine Programmer to drive the creation of innovative systems and technologies for our next-generation AAA experiences on our new IP.

In this role, you will take ownership of complex challenges and influence the technical direction of our projects, ensuring that our games deliver exceptional experiences to players around the world.

You will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration while inspiring those around you with your technical expertise and clear vision for success.

You’ll help us by…

Taking end-to-end ownership of complex systems, from initial design and prototyping to implementation and optimization.

Developing and communicating a technical vision that aligns with project goals, inspiring and guiding your peers and stakeholders.

Maintaining and optimizing engine systems with focus on performance and scalability.

Improving our technology stack for next-gen development and future platforms.

Working with stakeholders to translate creative ideas into software.

Collaborate with peers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.

You’re awesome because you have…

10+ years as a professional software engineer or equivalent experience, with a proven track record in AAA game development.

Led the design and implementation of large-scale systems with significant complexity and cross-disciplinary impact.

Deep proficiency in C/C++, 3D math, and advanced algorithmic problem-solving.

Experience driving the technical vision of a project and rallying teams around shared goals.

Mastery of multiple disciplines, such as animation, tools, AI, physics, UI/UX, online systems, extensibility, and scalability.

Ability to anticipate challenges, propose innovative solutions, and ensure long-term sustainability of systems.

A strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable, portable, and optimized code.

Contributed significantly to multiple shipped AAA titles, demonstrating leadership in delivering high-quality results.

Bonus points for…

Major recognition in your field(s) of expertise.

Experience in adjacent disciplines such as quest design, environment art, programming, etc.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®

As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.

At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.