Your Mission: Lead the Code Behind a Global RTS
As Lead Game Programmer on War Planet Online, you will take charge of the technical development of one of Gameloft’s most ambitious and complex real-time strategy games. You’ll be responsible not just for writing code, but for shaping the technical direction of the project, guiding a skilled programming team, and collaborating closely with producers, game designers, and artists.
- Lead and mentor a team of programmers, ensuring high performance, growth, and collaboration within the team.
- Own the codebase quality: design, review, and maintain robust and scalable systems using C++.
- Oversee the technical planning and execution of gameplay features, tools, and system improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, art, QA, and production to ensure smooth integration and feature delivery.
- Anticipate production challenges and provide scalable and long-term solutions.
- Monitor performance, stability, and memory usage, and optimize when needed.
- Promote and enforce coding standards, best practices, and documentation habits.
- Foster an agile, solution-oriented mindset within the team, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Be an active contributor to strategic decisions regarding architecture, tools, and technologies.
What You Bring:
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Programmer in game development (preferably in live/mobile games).
- Strong C++ skills and deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Solid knowledge of client-server architecture and multiplayer game logic.
- Hands-on experience with debugging, optimization, and cross-platform development (iOS/Android/Windows).
- Understanding of memory/performance constraints in large-scale mobile games.
- Familiarity with in-house tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.
- Ability to mentor, inspire, and drive a team forward.
- Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
Bonus Points For:
- Previous work on strategy or MMO games.
- Experience with scripting languages (Lua, Python) or shader programming.
- Passion for RTS games and deep understanding of player experience.
Why Join Gameloft Universe?
- You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded by millions of players every day
- You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games
- You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere
- You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world
- You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of Sofia and excellent transport connections
- You want to work on a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package
Our Benefits:
- Additional Health Insurance with excellent coverage, including dental care & dioptric glasses reimbursement
- Flexible working time on hybrid mode with short Friday option
- Food vouchers – 200 lv. per month
- Several options for active lifestyle – both Multisport and Coolfit cards available
- 20 days paid annual leave + 1 birthday day off
- Referral & Baby Bonus
- Modern & Cozy office in Sofia Tower 2 (Mall of Sofia) with a lot of gaming temptations – table tennis, air hockey, PS5, great board games collection, etc.
- Hot beverages at your disposal on daily basis + fresh fruits & snacks on weekly
- Access to office library, trainings and career development plan
- Active studio life – different events, parties, charity initiatives and more
- Occasional Gifts – celebrate special moments
- Exclusive discount program from retailers, restaurants, tech suppliers and more
If you are interested in our job offer, please send a CV. Applications will be processed in confidentiality.
