Senior C++ Engine Programmer

G5 Games is a game developer and publisher headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. We have over 900+ talented professionals worldwide who work remotely in one of our 10 locations. More than 20 years ago, the company became one of the first mobile game developers in the world. 

You may know us from hit projects like Sherlock, Hidden City®, Mahjong Journey®, The Secret Society®, the Jewels series, and many others. 

 We are currently looking for an experienced Senior C++ Engine Programmer!

If you enjoy creating something new, have a passion for games and want to develop not only yourself, but everything around you, if you know that programming is broader than it appears at first glance, also you are  ready to create large-scale game projects, then you are an ideal candidate for this position!

This is not about hackneyed and standard conditions and processes! It’s about unique games, the latest game development trends, cool features and millions of happy users around the world. You can’t deny that developing your own cross-platform engine, on which dozens of hits have been written, is much more than just fun!

You will also be involved in the full development cycle of the necessary tools, interacting with designers, artists, and other specialists. Participate in the development and support of the internal C++ game engine. Work with game project teams, develop new engine systems, and much more.

Над чем работать?

• Жанры: Приключения, Головоломка, Казуальные
• Платформы: Mobile, iOS, Android, Browser, PC

На какие задачи (обязанности)?

• Work with the various subsystems of the engine and implement all the necessary algorithms responsible for visualization, sound effects, etc.

• Develop the necessary tools for all game projects: libraries, frameworks, editors, and utilities.

• Take part in the full development cycle interacting with designers, artists, and other specialists.

• Collaborate with the Lead Engine Programmer and game project teams to implement optimal solutions.

• Develop and optimize existing systems.

• Create pure, maintainable, cross-platform code.

• Detect technical risks in a timely manner.

• Maintain a high quality and culture of programming in the team.

• Apply analytical and critical thinking to solve non-standard problems.

• Contribute your unique ideas to all aspects of project development.

• Grow professionally and raise the level of the other programmers in the team through experience sharing and mentoring.

Какого профессионала ищем?

• At least 4 years of experience in commercial C++ programming.

• Understanding of the software product development cycle.

• Understanding of the requirements and development process for game engine subsystems, related libraries, frameworks, editors and utilities.

• Experience in system design.

• Expert knowledge of modern C++ (C++17, C++20).

• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures and STL.

• Experience in cross-platform development.

• Advanced profiling, debugging and optimization skills.

• English level enough to read technical documentation.

• Communication and teamwork skills.

Would be a great bonus:

• Higher education in software systems development or a related field.

• Experience in the development and/or support of game engines, related libraries, frameworks, editors and utilities.

• Experience working with script languages (Lua, Python, JavaScript and others).

• Experience in development team management and Junior Staff training.

• Understanding the structure of related areas such as game design, art, animation, test automation, etc.

Почему у нас приятно работать?

• The opportunity to bring your ideas to life in an international company with a multimillion audience: G5 games are played by 250 million users worldwide.

• Official employment in one of our locations or remotely under a contract. 

• Assistance with relocation that helps move to one of the countries where the company has offices: Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus or Montenegro. 

• Maintaining a work-life balance of employees: remote work and flexible hours, sports reimbursement, and health insurance payment.

• Charitable activities: you can initiate your own project with the company's support or participate in G5 Charity events.

• Opportunities for professional development: access to resources for creating your own projects within R&D, an internal educational platform, and training webinars covering various specialties.

• Bonus system: project profit bonus for project teams and a performance share program for key employees.

• Language courses: free English lessons, speaking clubs for all proficiency levels, and free study language of the country of relocation.

• Entertainment: corporate events and team buildings, master classes for adults and children, webinars with guest speakers, coffee talks, quizzes, and contests.

Please be aware that the email correspondence with G5 Games representatives is conducted via g5e.com only.