Senior Gameplay Programmer (Steel Hunters)

Wargaming; London; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading game developer, working on an exciting free-to-play mech shooter. This role involves developing gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5, collaborating closely with designers and other disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to mentor fellow programmers and drive improvements within the tech department. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this position is perfect for those passionate about gaming and looking to make a significant impact in a global community. If you thrive in a creative environment and want to shape the future of gaming, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Career development and education opportunities

Home internet reimbursement

Gym membership through Urban Sports Club

Mental well-being program

Language classes

Company pension scheme

Personal Gaming Account

Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office

Company events

Seniority Awards

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing networked multiplayer games.
• Solid skills in C++ and Unreal Engine 4/5 are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop gameplay features for a free-to-play PC game in UE5.
• Mentor and train other programmers while collaborating with designers.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 4/5

Networked Multiplayer Game Development

Mentoring/Management Skills

Cross-discipline Collaboration

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Overview

Join the Steel Hunters team, the newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world.

This strategic and tactical game in Unreal Engine 5 blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource called Starfall. Each Hunter comes with its own abilities and progression paths, setting the stage for intense, memorable battles.

The role will involve working on gameplay systems. You will work alongside the gameplay programming team, your lead, and designers to implement various gameplay features.

The candidate will need to be a hardworking, motivated team player who can work within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, creating and being responsible for the crucial communication between player and game, sharing your hard-earned knowledge, and continuing to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.

Reports to

The Senior Gameplay Programmer reports to the Lead Programmer.

What will you do?

• Develop gameplay features and systems for a free-to-play UE5 based PC game, in close collaboration with other disciplines (art, design, backend, etc.)
• Prove out gameplay ideas by working with designers during the prototype stage to hone the gameplay.
• Work closely with your lead to mentor and train the other programmers on the team. Review and provide feedback on their work.
• Be the vanguard for improvements in the tech department.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience developing networked multiplayer games in the industry.
• Solid C++ skills.
• Solid mentoring/management skills.
• Unreal Engine 4/5 development experience.
• PC and current-gen console development experience.
• Loves working in cross-discipline feature teams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience working with highly distributed teams.
• Experience operating a live free-to-play game service.
• Familiarity with multiple areas of code, including AI, physics, networking, optimization, etc.

Work mode

Hybrid

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Berlin include:

• Career development and education opportunities within the company.
• Home internet reimbursement.
• Gym membership through Urban Sports Club - Package M.
• Mental well-being program (iFeel).
• Language classes.
• Company pension scheme with a company contribution up to 150 EUR per month.
• Personal Gaming Account.
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office.
• Company events.
• Seniority Awards.
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward.

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Tanks Blitz.

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