Techland S.A.
Senior Game Programmer
TLDR
Design and implement gameplay mechanics while collaborating closely with animators and game designers, and mentor other programmers within a highly-skilled team.
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.
- 6+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on gameplay mechanics (3C’s, AI) or systems.
- Excellent knowledge of C++ and Unreal Engine.
- Experience with creating networked gameplay.
- 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:
- Experience using GAS.
- At least one Unreal Engine-based shipped AAA title developed from start to finish.
- Computer science education.
- Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers.
What we offer:
- A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks.
- 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.
- 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 (Warsaw limited amount of space).
Techland builds immersive and engaging video games, renowned for franchises like Call of Juarez and Dying Light. With a dedicated international team of over 500 professionals, they focus on open-world action and storytelling, offering unique gaming experiences that resonate with millions of players globally.