(Senior) Unreal Programmer (m/f/d)

Grimlore; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grimlore is seeking an experienced (Senior) Gameplay Programmer to join their team in Munich, Germany. The ideal candidate will work closely with Designers, Producers, and other team members to deliver high-quality games using Unreal Engine.

We're looking for excellent communication skills, strong programming abilities, and a positive attitude. Ideal applicants will have experience in PC and Console development, a passion for real-time strategy or roleplaying games, and the ability to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 is crucial.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken is a must.
• Leadership or mentorship experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to realize game vision.
• Establish coding standards and maintain practices.
• Mentor other programmers on Unreal Engine.
• Drive the company’s technological vision.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong programming skills

Communication skills

C++ Expertise

Unreal Engine 4

Leadership experience

Positive attitude

Tools

Unreal Engine

PC development best practices

Console development best practices

Job description

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced (Senior) Gameplay Programmer familiar with developing games using Unreal Engine.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, the ability to deliver on time with very little oversight, and works well in a team environment.

Some of your responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Designers, Producers, Artists, and the Audio team to realize the vision of the game
• Support Art and Gameplay features and create sustainable workflows
• Understand and articulate the trade-offs between technical & design choices, and solve for the best player experience
• Sometimes work with production staff and other leads to establish engineering tasks and subsequent schedule requirements across multiple disciplines of programming and technology
• Take part in establishing coding standards and maintain efficient coding practices
• Evaluate and mentor other programmers on the team with less Unreal Engine experience
• Provide critical analysis of technology and development practices with the goal of improving game quality, team efficiency, and fostering a positive work environment
• Serve as an active partner in driving the company’s technological vision
• Perform research to acquire the knowledge necessary to complete assigned tasks and maintain the technological evolution of current and future products
• Maintain familiarity with the current game and system designs of the game industry as well as with new emerging technologies

Desired qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong programming skills
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Familiarity with PC and Console development best practices
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical developers
• You are a C++ Expert
• Previous leadership/mentorship experience, or leadership interest and potential
• Passion for real-time strategy and/or roleplaying games is welcomed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Germany/E.U
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• A positive attitude