About the job

We are looking for a Programmer who is passionate about all aspects of video game programming to work on a legacy project. This programmer should have a wide range of interests and skills, including gameplay, systems, engine, graphics, and user interface.

Role:

Working on a C++/Lua codebase, using a custom game engine

Implementing new gameplay and game systems

Improving and optimizing existing code

Collaborating with artists and designers

Requirements:

Experience with video game programming, ranging from gameplay to systems

Proven experience working with a game studio or released game

Experience with modern C++ (At least C++11, preferably C++14 and above)

Familiarity with video games, especially indie games

Strong grasp of software engineering, able to write organized, understandable code

Ability to understand an unfamiliar code base without support, and effectively debug it

Understanding of distributed source control (such as git)

Flexible with technology and willingness to learn new things

Good communication skills with technical and non-technical team members

Self-motivated and proactive attitude towards work

Pragmatic personality, able to focus on what’s best for the project

Desirable skills:

Hands on experience implementing a variety of different gameplay experiences and a good sense of “game feel” and game design

Experience with Lua or other embedded scripting languages

Optimization

Past experience working, testing, and debugging games on consoles

Experience with Console Certification

Experience with Multiplayer Game Development

Benefits:

4-day work week (Monday-Thursday)

Flexible hours

No-crunch policy and culture