Senior Engine Programmer

We are 4A Games – a multinational game development studio with offices in Malta and Ukraine. In our games, we focus on creating deep memorable experiences. That’s why they’re highly immersive and atmospheric, featuring captivating stories, realistic graphics, and gameplay you feel in your fingertips. As our motto, we make games that we would love to play ourselves!

The studio was founded in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2005 by a passionate team of game industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games. In 2014, the studio moved its headquarters, along with over 50 team members and their families, from Ukraine to the island of Malta.

Our projects so far include Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, Metro Redux, Arktika. 1, and, our most recent release, Metro Exodus.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Action, Shooter

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

We are seeking a talented Engine / Tools Programmer to join our team. The job will require development and support for a multi-platform game engine in cooperation with other programmers and designers to design, implement, polish, debug, and optimize high quality engine features and tools. 

• Development and support of engine features and tools. 

• Ability to rapidly prototype feature ideas, and then properly implement features once determined to be final. 

• Keep track of code quality and style. 

• Determine tasks to implement features and systems, and accurately determine associated timelines. 

• Implement features taking care to write efficient code and with an eye to a quality end-user experience. 

• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code. 

• Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner. 

• Writing necessary supporting documentation. 

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Strong C++ programming skills. 

• 3+ years of professional experience. 

• Proficiency with source control, debuggers, profilers, and other software development tools. 

• Proficiency at code optimizations. 

• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skills. 

• Excellent math skills. 

• Experience with one of modern game engines (such as Unreal Engine). 

• Experience with multiplatform development. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Self-direction and motivation. 

• Understanding of the full software development life cycle. 

Why do we enjoy working here?

Comprehensive benefits package available