Junior Game Programmer – Fresher | IIT/NIT Graduates

Keka Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

LightFury Games in Bengaluru is seeking a Junior Game Programmer (Fresher) to join the engineering team. The role targets IIT/NIT graduates with a strong foundation in C++, DS&A, and OOP, and a passion for game development, to start their career in a growing game studio.

You will work with experienced engineers on gameplay systems and core programming tasks, contributing to the E-Cricket project while learning game development tools and best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with strong fundamentals in C++, DS&A, and OOP.
• 0–1 year of experience or fresher.
• IIT or NIT graduate required.
• B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science or IT or related fields.
• Willingness to work full-time from Bangalore office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain game features using C++.
• Work on gameplay systems and core programming tasks.
• Apply DS&A to solve technical problems.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with designers, artists and engineering teams.
• Contribute to existing game systems and codebases.
• Learn and work with game development tools and technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Contribute to building and improving our E-Cricket gaming experience.

Skills

C++

DSA

OOP

Problem solving

Education

IIT or NIT graduate

B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Junior Game Programmer – Fresher | IIT/NIT Graduates

0 - 1 years

India

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for Junior Game Programmers to join our engineering team in Bangalore.

This role is ideal for fresh graduates who have a strong foundation in C++, Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming and problem-solving and who are interested in starting their career in game development.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and other game development teams to build and improve gameplay systems and technical features for our upcoming gaming experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain game features using C++
• Work on gameplay systems and core programming tasks
• Apply Data Structures and Algorithms to solve technical problems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with game designers, artists and other engineering teams
• Understand and contribute to existing game systems and codebases
• Learn and work with game development tools and technologies
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices
• Contribute to building and improving our E-Cricket gaming experience

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate from an IIT or NIT
• B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related branches
• 0–1 year of experience or freshers
• Strong programming fundamentals in C++
• Good understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• No active or previous academic backlogs
• Passion for gaming and technology
• Willingness to work full-time from our Bangalore office
• Strong learning mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Unreal Engine is preferred
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and game development concepts
• Personal or academic projects involved in C++
• Knowledge of game development concepts
• Familiarity with other game engines such as Unity
• Participation in coding competitions, hackathons or technical projects
• Understanding of software development and debugging practices
• Strong interest in building games and interactive experiences

Eligibility Note

Please apply only if you meet all the specified criteria; candidates with higher qualifications or different educational backgrounds/branches are not eligible for this position.

Why Join LightFury Games?

• Opportunity to work on E-Cricket, a next-generation cricket gaming experience
• Work alongside experienced game developers and engineers
• Gain hands-on experience in game development and C++ programming
• Opportunity to work on challenging technical problems
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced game development environment
• Be part of a team building gaming experiences from the ground up

Location & Work Mode

Bangalore | Full-time | Work from Office

If you are an IIT/NIT graduate who loves coding, gaming and solving challenging technical problems.

Required Skills

Object oriented Programming C++ Unreal Engine Data Structure