Senior Gameplay Programmer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Programmer (C++/Game Development): Designing, implementing, and maintaining gameplay systems and features in C++ for multiplayer live service games with an accent on performance optimization and scalable architecture. Focus on building dynamic systems with emergent interactions, debugging complex issues, and guiding teammates on technical standards.

Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible in Stockholm, Sweden. You must be eligible to work in Sweden.

Company

hirify.global is a growing team of 100+ people, known for creating co-op titles and fostering a collaborative culture.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems and features in C++.
• Build dynamic systems that interact in overlapping, emergent ways.
• Write clean, scalable, and performance-aware gameplay code.
• Profile and optimize systems to keep frame time, memory, and networking stable.
• Collaborate with design, QA, and production to deliver features.
• Contribute to team standards through code reviews and documentation, fostering a collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Excellent C++ skills and deep experience in a game engine context.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing gameplay features and systems, especially for multiplayer games.
• Strong understanding of CPU architecture, memory, and performance trade-offs.
• Ability to create gameplay systems that support emergent interactions.
• Strong foundation in 3D math (linear algebra, vectors, matrices).
• One or more shipped titles in a C++ environment.
• Experience with live service development.
• English: C1+ (fluent in written and spoken).
• Must be eligible to work in Sweden.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ECS architectures.
• Experience building developer tools or improving workflows.
• Experience shipping on consoles like PS4/PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.

Culture & Benefits

• 30 days of paid vacation each year.
• Professional massage sessions available at the office every other week.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Open and transparent communication where ideas are welcomed and valued.
• Located in newly built, custom-tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront in Stockholm.