Senior Gameplay Programmer - remote SE

Keen Software House; Remote (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent game development studio is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing and optimizing features for a highly successful game, collaborating closely with talented engineers and designers. The company offers a flexible remote work environment, a friendly atmosphere, and the opportunity to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of gaming. If you are passionate about programming and gaming, and thrive in a creative and dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values technical excellence and encourages personal growth!

Benefits

Unlimited home office

5 weeks of vacation

Unlimited sick days

Company breakfasts

Incentive system benefits – bonuses

Dedicated time for studying

Friendly environment without corporate approach

Work on successful games

Company events (BBQ, parties, workshops)

Healthy snacks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in programming, particularly on the Windows platform.
• Strong knowledge of C# and .NET is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Developing new game features and optimization for Space Engineers 2.
• Working with the in-house engine VRAGE3 to enhance gameplay.

Skills

C#

.NET

Windows programming

Advanced English

Time management

Creativity

Tools

VRAGE3

DirectX

OpenGL

Job description

We are looking for top talent

Keen Software House is an independent, international game development studio based in Prague, Czech Republic. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our team. In this role, you will be part of the Gameplay Team, responsible for the development of Space Engineers 2. You will work closely with our Engine Programmers and Designers to help bring the creative vision of our games to life.

While this position is based at our headquarters in Prague, we offer the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere.

We are always looking for passionate colleagues who strive for technical and artistic excellence and enjoy pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you enjoy challenging work, seek autonomy, thrive on impact and responsibility, and want to work in a friendly environment with an inspiring international team, then come and join us!

Requirements:

• Skilled and experienced programmer on Windows platform (+5 years)
• Very good knowledge and experience with C# and .NET
• Advanced English
• Responsible, well organized, good time management
• Friendly, curious, creative
• Don´t be a C-player

Considered a plus:

• Experience in designing and maintaining desktop applications
• Knowledge of C++
• Experience with back-end development / front-end development
• Experience with DirectX or OpenGL
• Experience with design patterns, unit testing, UI design
• Experience with graphics programming, game networking architectures, low level optimization, etc.
• Advanced math and physics knowledge
• Interest in science and space research
• Avid gamer

Responsibilities:

• Developing Space Engineers 2 - implementing new game features or optimization, rendering techniques, physics simulations, etc.
• As a Senior Gameplay Programmer you will work with our in-house engine VRAGE3

We offer:

• International team
• A friendly environment without a corporate approach
• Work on already very successful games
• Incentive system benefits – bonuses
• Modern and comfortable offices in Prague (Orangeria – https://oranzerie.cz/) with coffee, tea, healthy snacks, and much more!
• Unlimited home office
• Possibility of (fully) remote cooperation, or a relocation package
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Unlimited sick days
• Company breakfasts and other company events (BBQ, parties, workshops,…)
• Dedicated time for studying

Learn more about our in-house engine VRAGE3 and its challenges from our Technical Director Jan Hloušek:

What the selection process will look like:

1. Collecting all documents and completing the entry form
2. Screening and evaluating all received documents
3. Programming task (completed at home)
4. Task evaluation
5. Interview with the Team Leader, Technical Director, and HR
6. Job offer

If you like challenging work, seek autonomy, enjoy having impact and responsibility, and want to work in a friendly environment with colleagues who inspire you, please apply with your CV and link to your GitHub repository and/or excerpt of your latest source code.