Senior Engine Programmer - Multi-Platform C++ & Runtime

Supercell; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Supercell in Helsinki is searching for an experienced engine programmer to enhance the core runtime of their in-house game engine. This role requires proficiency in C++ and collaboration with diverse technical teams, ensuring improvements across game projects.

The ideal candidate should have experience with proprietary game engines, knowledge of mobile performance, and a proactive mindset. This position is pivotal for the ongoing evolution of Supercell’s game technology.

Qualifications

• Years of experience with in-house or proprietary game engines.
• Strong professional experience with C++ in production environments.
• Ability to work with large, existing codebases.
• Solid understanding of core engine systems (memory, threading, asset management).
• Understanding of mobile performance characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core engine systems for all games.
• Design platform abstractions for various OS.
• Work on runtime systems like memory management and performance infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with game teams to improve stability and usability.
• Modernize a large codebase supporting live games.

Skills

C++ programming

Collaboration with technical teams

Game engine systems knowledge

Cross-platform system design

Pragmatic problem-solving

Tools

CMake

Gradle

Python

Job description

Supercell in Helsinki is searching for an experienced engine programmer to enhance the core runtime of their in-house game engine. This role requires proficiency in C++ and collaboration with diverse technical teams, ensuring improvements across game projects.

The ideal candidate should have experience with proprietary game engines, knowledge of mobile performance, and a proactive mindset. This position is pivotal for the ongoing evolution of Supercell’s game technology.