Experienced Gameplay Programmer- Stellaris

6 months ago

Stockholm, SwedenSenior

Responsibilities

Design and implement architectural systems for Stellaris expansions.
Lead technical decisions within the gameplay domain and contribute to broader architectural discussions.
Improve, refactor, and maintain game systems for performance and long-term codebase health.
Investigate and fix complex and systemic bugs.
Profile and optimise game systems to deliver a smooth player experience.
Collaborate with designers, artists, and QA on technical and design decisions.
Support the growth of junior and mid-level programmers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and hands-on guidance.
Plan and scope work independently while identifying risks early.

At least 5 years of professional C++ experience in game development, including work on a live game with an active player base.
Ability to navigate and work across a large, complex codebase.
Ability to own and drive architecture decisions within a domain.
Interest in performance and profiling, supported by practical experience.
Strong communication skills and confidence contributing to design discussions.
Comfort with Git and Visual Studio.
Good written and spoken English.

Full-time, permanent employment with a six-month probation period.
Stockholm, Sweden location; relocation will not be provided.
High autonomy, a flat hierarchy, collaborative work culture, and opportunities to learn from and mentor others.

51-200 employees