Senior Foundational Tools Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Foundational Tools Programmer (GameDev): Architecting and implementing the next iteration of the Decima Engine's Editor, which is used for developing extraordinary open-world games, with an accent on robust production planning tools, advanced debuggers, and user-friendly workflows. Focus on designing, developing, and maintaining the foundation of the Decima Editor experience and enabling the growth of its feature set and performance.

Location: This position is based in our studio in the heart of Amsterdam. hirify.global offers relocation and immigration support.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio of Sony Interactive Entertainment, passionate about creating cutting-edge technology like the Decima Engine for award-winning games.

What you will do

• Work within a team of software engineers, interacting closely with artists and designers.
• Contribute to content-authoring tools for a large, dynamic games studio.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and elevate team members' coding standards.
• Establish requirements, design, and implement changes to the Tools Framework to enhance the editor's feature set and performance.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of DCC, GUI, Editor Framework, or Viewport Tooling experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills with expertise in software design and architecture.
• Skilled in algorithms, software design & architecture, and debugging.
• Comfortable working within a very large existing codebase and toolset.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working on AAA game tools/pipelines.
• Skills in tools design, workflows, and usability.
• Experience collaborating with Product Management and UX Designers.
• Understanding of game development pipelines and production cycles.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation and immigration support.
• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• Team with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Based in a studio in Amsterdam.

Hiring process

• Submit CV and Cover Letter.
• Provide C++ code sample and/or demo material of tools, if available.