Senior Game Programmer

4 Days ago • 5 Years + • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Techland, a leading Polish video game company with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Game Programmer. This role involves designing and implementing core gameplay mechanics for new titles, collaborating closely with animators and designers, and prototyping new systems. The ideal candidate will also debug and optimize game performance, and mentor junior programmers. Join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable open-world action experiences like Dying Light, pushing boundaries in game development.
Must have:
  • Design and implementation of gameplay mechanics in Techland's newest games
  • Iterate gameplay features in close collaboration with animators and game designers
  • Own and drive moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics
  • Create and prototype new gameplay systems and related tools
  • Debug and optimize gameplay mechanics for performance, responsiveness, and stability
  • Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team
Good to have:
  • Computer science education
  • Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine and / or Unity
  • At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish
  • Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers
Perks:
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • Pro-health campaigns
  • Gifts for different occasions
  • Outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals
  • Flexible working hours
  • No dress code
  • Full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner
  • Constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates
  • Dedicated development budget for each employee
  • Extra two paid days for training and CSR
  • Stable career paths
  • Extensive internal and external training
  • Financing of English and Polish language classes
  • State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Gym (Wrocław office)
  • Free car park (Wrocław/Warsaw office)

Job Details

Job Description

Your daily tasks:

  • Design and implementation of gameplay mechanics in Techland's newest games, in particular:
  • Iterate gameplay features in close collaboration with animators and game designers.
  • Own and drive moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics.
  • Create and prototype new gameplay systems and related tools.
  • Debug and optimize gameplay mechanics for performance, responsiveness, and stability.
  • Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on gameplay mechanics or systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of C++.
  • Strong 3D math skills.
  • Experience developing / maintaining large gameplay systems.
  • Ability to profile and optimize code, with a focus on cross-platform performance.
  • Experience working closely with designers and animators in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong understanding of game feel and what makes gameplay fun.
  • Authentic passion for games as well as knowledge of the latest titles and trends, especially in FPP games.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Very good command of English.
  • Familiarity with version control systems.

Nice to have:

  • Computer science education.
  • Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine and / or Unity.
  • At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish.
  • Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers.

Additional Information

What we can offer:

  • A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
  • An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
  • A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know.
  • Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
  • State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Wrocław/Warsaw office).

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