Lead/Senior Gameplay Programmer

Mighty Koi; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working hours

Contributing to high-quality projects

Family-like team environment

Full social coverage

Job summary

Mighty Koi in Warsaw is seeking a Lead/Senior Gameplay Programmer to drive core gameplay systems and architecture. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and fellow programmers to implement gameplay features, while exploring new techniques for efficient development.

The role emphasizes leadership in code architecture, mentoring juniors, and maintaining comprehensive design documentation. Strong C++ and UE5, plus shipped titles, are required, with English at B2/C1 level.

Qualifications

• Advanced C++ programming skills.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints).
• Advanced knowledge of 3C, including physics and animations.
• AI implementation experience.
• 4+ years in systemic gameplay programming with at least one shipped title (Lead: 6+ years with AA+/AAA title).
• Strong communication and teamwork. English proficiency (B2/C1).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to implement gameplay features.
• Implement gameplay functionalities in line with Game Design Documents; iterative development.
• Research and pursue technical evolution for optimal solutions.
• Contribute to game design and propose practical implementations.
• Maintain an AI framework for challenging problems and set design goals.
• Lead responsibilities: plan code architecture and distribute work within the team.
• Mentor other programmers and maintain clear design documentation.

Skills

Advanced C++

Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints)

3C physics & animations

AI implementation

Communication skills

English (B2/C1)

Job description

We seek a Lead/Senior Gameplay Programmer for Mighty Koi - Warsaw. If you are an experienced, motivated person and a strong team player who wants to create games that will stand out on the market with Mighty Koi.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all creative departments; designers, artists, and other programmers
• Implement gameplay functionalities (systems, mechanics and so forth) in accordance with Game Design Documents; Iterative and incremental development
• Research to gain new knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks and maintain a process of technological evolution; always seek the most optimal solutions
• Contribute to the overall game design and come up with solutions to implement it
• Maintain an AI framework for challenging AI problems and elaborate design goals
• Plan out systemic implementation scope of work along with the Design Lead and distribute work within your department (for Lead position)
• Plan out the code architecture that will act as a framework for the code team (for Lead position)
• Mentor other programmers that are part of the studio (for Lead position)
• Maintain clear and cohesive documentation for the design team

Requirements

• Advanced C++ programming skills
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints)
• Advanced knowledge of 3C, including physics and animations
• AI implementation experience
• At least 4 years of experience in systemic gameplay programming and at least one shipped title / At least 6 years of experience in systemic gameplay programming and at least one shipped AA+/AAA title (for Lead position)
• Strong understanding of the game development pipeline (for Lead position)
• Effective communication skills and teamwork
• English Language B2/C1

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill
• Flexible working hours
• Personal contribution to the creation of high-quality projects
• Work in an experienced team and family-like environment
• Work agreement with full social coverage