Senior Tools Programmer (Game Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Tools Programmer (Game Engine): Maintaining and developing editors, tools, and content pipelines for a multi-platform C++ game engine, working closely with game teams. Focus on identifying and implementing improvements to core tech codebases for mobile games and shaping the future of hirify.global's technology.

Location: Onsite in Helsinki. Relocation to Finland available.

Company

hirify.global is a games company from Helsinki, Finland, known for games like Hay Day, Clash of Clans, and Brawl Stars, aiming to create great games played for years.

What you will do

• Maintain, improve, and develop editors, tools, and plugins for game content creation and asset pipelines on desktop platforms.
• Identify and implement improvements to the game engine and core tech codebases for live and upcoming mobile games.
• Maintain existing engine and shared codebases across multiple live products.
• Engage with the wider development team to help shape the future of hirify.global's technology.
• Work closely with game team artists, coders, and designers to identify workflow issues and iterate on tools.
• Assist the producer with planning, reviewing features, and mentoring less experienced programmers.

Requirements

• Strong, professional experience using C++.
• Extensive experience architecting and writing editors and tools for game development.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed with existing code across multiple codebases.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people.
• Driven, focused, and willing to see projects through delivery.
• A true desire to help others produce their best work.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with an immediate GUI solution such as Dear Imgui.
• Experience developing DCC (digital content creation) pipelines.
• Knowledge of game development systems and patterns.
• Familiarity with automation and CI/CD systems.
• Familiarity with RPC-based architectures.
• Previous mentorship or technical leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent "cells" and trust are at the core of the culture.
• Compensation and benefits are structured with the human being in mind.
• Dedicated mobility team supports relocation for the candidate and family members.
• Opportunity to work in Helsinki, Finland, with a focus on creating great games.
• Emphasis on taking risks, failing, and sharing learnings.
• Work in an environment where job titles don't define impact.