Gameplay Programmer
Join our coders in creating engaging gameplay experiences!
Gameplay Programming
Arrowhead is looking to hire a gameplay programmers to work on our upcoming AAA, 3rd person, co-op shooter.
Our gameplay coders work closely together to implement features and mechanics in the game, but also collaborate with all the other teams at Arrowhead. We all have the same common goal: to create a kickass game together!
Your contribution
As a Gameplay Programmer you will mainly be:
- Collaborating with game designers to translate game design into engaging gameplay features;
- Implementing and designing gameplay systems;
- Building optimized solutions with memory, performance and network stability taken into account;
- Prototyping ideas to test validity of features and identify technical possibilities and obstacles;
- Aiding fellow coders in verifying solutions and advising on technical alternatives;
- Continually playtesting the game to verify the features are living up to their intended design.
Our requirements
Are you a Gameplay Programmer with the following skills and experience?
- Excellent C/C++ skills;
- 5+ Years experience with hands on experience with multiplayer game programming, ideally in a peer-to-peer environment;
- Able to create dynamic systems that interact with each other in an emergent way;
- Great familiarity of game technologies such as physics, animation, artificial intelligence and the ability to use them to create fun and emergent gameplay;
- A solid 3D math foundation in linear algebra, vectors and matrices;
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
Bonus qualifications
It would be of added value (but not mandatory) if you have:
- Experience from designing, modding or hobby projects;
- Familiarity with component-based programming and peer-to-peer networking.
Practical information
Scope: Full-time, 40 hours per week. We offer a permanent position and relocation aid for the right candidate.
Location: At Arrowhead we have transitioned into a full hybrid way of working. Location can therefore be discussed according to your needs.
If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.
- Team
- Programming / Tech
- Role
- Gameplay Programmer
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Stockholm
Perks & Benefits
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Flexibility and generous vacation
You have the freedom to plan your workday according to your preferences, keeping in mind that between 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 you are available for (team) meetings. You are also entitled to six weeks paid vacation each year. -
Pension fund and insurances
You can feel safe with a full life- and occupational injury insurance as well as guaranteed quick access to health specialists. An additional monthly saving is added to your retirement fund. -
Health & wellness
Massage at the office every other week, a weekly wellness activity hour and yearly wellness allowance. Once a year we also offer health care checkups with the possibility to track your changes and progress.
Working at Arrowhead
We're a fun bunch of game developers, dedicated to bringing new experiences to gamers worldwide. We enjoy working together, and where work permits, we are open for hybrid remote working conditions. Overall, we feel that investing in each other contributes to a beter work environment, a feeling of stability and will build stronger internal relationships.
About Arrowhead Game Studios
Arrowhead Game Studios is a tight knit and growing team, known for our co-op titles. By challenging the creativity of the players, we create a memorable experience with humor and social interaction, that leaves you with a story to tell. We are now working on our biggest and most ambitious project to date: A Next-Generation 3rd Person Cooperative Shooter. If you want to be part of a driven and friendly team with a family feeling, then Arrowhead is the place to be!
Gameplay Programmer
Join our coders in creating engaging gameplay experiences!
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