Senior Systems Programmer

Avalanche Studios Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Avalanche Studios Group as a Systems Programmer in our Central Tech team, where you'll innovate and optimize the technology behind our open-world games. Collaborating with seasoned professionals, you'll enhance our proprietary engine by developing robust systems for game functionality. We're committed to a diverse workplace and value passion over strict qualifications. Apply now to be part of a creative environment!

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Creative work environment

Qualifications

• Solid C++ programming experience required.
• Knowledge of game-level systems like AI, rendering, etc.
• Experience with automated testing and robust frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adapt lower-level game systems.
• Debug, optimize, and iterate on current technology.
• Collaborate with other teams for engine efficiency.

Skills

C++ programming

Problem-solving

Debugging

Multi-threaded programming

Attention to detail

Tools

Game development tools

Test frameworks

Job description

We are looking for a Systems Programmer to join our Central Tech team! This is where our core technology team is based and where we innovate in areas that push the boundaries for what open-world sandbox gaming means as well as improve, optimize and support our existing core technology. In this role, you will work side by side with seasoned professionals with years of experience in developing our proprietary engine and runtime systems. Together, we will design solutions and elevate our engine to new heights!

The position

As a Systems Programmer at Central Tech, you will help develop, maintain and adapt the lower-level systems of the game such as spawning, memory management, job scheduling, threading framework, frame layout, streaming, and networking interfaces. You will be involved in profiling and optimizing our game as well as assisting with debugging and the design of core systems. You should have a strong sense for developing simple, robust and performant systems. In addition to outstanding technical knowledge, we are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and collaboration skills.

What you'll do

• Work with Avalanche’s Central Technology team to develop core technology for our in-house open-world engine.
• Work with our systems to make them as efficient as possible.
• Debug, optimize and iterate our current technology.
• Work closely with the game projects in developing our engine to run on the first-party platforms.
• Support game projects using our in-house engine.

Who you are

• Solid C++ programming experience.
• Excellent in problem-solving and debugging C++ code.
• Knowledge of a wide range of tools and pipelines used in modern game development.
• Strong multi-threaded programming skills.
• Knowledge of a wide range of game-level systems, including scene management, physics, animation, AI, rendering, etc.
• Experienced with automated testing, testable code, and robust test frameworks to ensure stability and performance.
• Have a great attention to detail.

Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.

The Stockholm location

Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.

Our values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.

At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.