Senior Game Programmer

Shiro Games are the creators of Evoland, Darksburg and the multi million seller Northgard. Since 2012, we have created games with small development teams but we don’t forget our roots : we work fast, but we never crunch.

Our team is made of talented and passionate developers who strive for excellence and are brave enough to make bold decisions on a daily basis. We’re always looking for more great people with good hearts, a will to take on any challenge and the ability to bring a new perspective that will make Shiro Games an even better studio.

We are looking for an experienced game programmer to join our growing team of passionate developers on an exciting project. This role offers the opportunity to lead our programming efforts on a brand new game

Requirements

• Create, own and maintain game features from start to finish
• Gain a deep understanding of the game design and mechanics by working side-by-side with game designers
• Regularly refactor game systems to maintain a sane and flexible codebase
• Use rapid prototyping to test game design ideas
• Mentor other developers within the team and delegate tasks
• Become a major contributor to the overall quality and production process of the game

Desired skills

• At least 5 years of industry experience with at least one shipped game
• Excellent programming skills, with a deep knowledge of several programming languages
• Maturity in software architecture, algorithms, data structures
• Deep understanding of the various stages of game production
• Interest in game design and game mechanics
• Good communication skills, with the ability to become a central point of contact on the project
• Personal or professional projects realized outside of Unreal Engine or Unity a plus

What you can expect

Shiro Games is a great environment to not only work but to share and create with :

• Spacious studio space based in Bordeaux ( no remote work )
• Well situated neighborhood near numerous restaurants, pubs that play host to our regular staff social events
• Private healthcare (with option to add immediate family)
• Meal allowance
• Public transport costs covered at 50%
• Relocation package

Salary will be based on profile

Interested in joining the ride? Please send to jobs@shirogames.com your resume, motivation letter and web site if relevant.

Shiro Games is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – from recruitment to fostering a respectful workplace that encourage collaboration without taking anything into consideration outside of your commitment and potential.