Junior Game Developer - Lisbon, Portugal

Guardian Secure Services; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Secure Services in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Junior Game Developer to start a career in game development. You will join a team in Lisbon to create and implement gameplay mechanics, optimize systems, and collaborate with designers and artists.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding in C++, familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine, and a passion for gaming. Accommodation and student-friendly scheduling are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with C++ or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Passion for gaming and understanding of game design principles.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with game design to develop new game concepts and mechanics.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for gameplay features.
• Work with artists to integrate assets into the game engine.
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Optimize gameplay systems for performance across platforms.
• Stay updated on industry trends and implement new technologies.

Skills

C++

Game engines

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Junior Game Developer - Lisbon, Portugal

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Game Developer to join our team in Lisbon, Portugal. As a game developer, you will be responsible for creating and implementing game mechanics, systems, and features for our upcoming projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about gaming and looking to kickstart their career in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the game design team to develop new game concepts and mechanics
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for gameplay features
• Work with artists to integrate assets into the game engine
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues
• Optimize gameplay systems for performance on various platforms
• Stay updated on industry trends and implement new technologies into projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with C++ or other object-oriented programming languages
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
• Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of game design principles
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Biometric passport (or ability to obtain one)
• Availability to work in Lisbon with accommodation provided

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing games for mobile platforms (iOS/Android)
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Lua or Python
• Understanding of 3D math concepts (vectors, matrices, quaternions)

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of 1200$ per month for this position.

About Us

Our company is a leading game development studio based in Lisbon. We are dedicated to creating immersive gaming experiences that engage players around the world. As a student-friendly workplace, we offer flexible hours and opportunities for growth within the company.