Senior Gameplay Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Programmer (C++): Building and modifying core gameplay systems and control interfaces for world-class entertainment experiences with an accent on performance, stability, and iterative polishing. Focus on architecting complex gameplay features, implementing clean APIs, and optimizing code within large-scale codebases.

Location: In-office position based in Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences and some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects in the industry.

What you will do

• Collaborate with designers and artists to architect, engineer, and implement gameplay features and systems.
• Identify areas for improvement and extend or modify existing gameplay systems to refine game feel.
• Develop tools to facilitate the implementation of features, improve iteration times, and increase productivity.
• Produce performant, stable, and well-documented C++ code, including debugging and optimizing colleagues' work.
• Support and mentor less experienced team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing video games using C++.
• Strong understanding of top-down design, object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and game design principles.
• Strong math skills, specifically vectors, matrices, and linear algebra.
• Ability to optimize code to meet strict performance goals.
• Experience engineering and implementing clean and concise APIs.
• Must be based in or be able to work onsite in Sydney, Australia.

Nice to have

• At least one shipped title, preferably on Xbox or PlayStation.
• Knowledge of mobile devices and development processes.
• In-depth knowledge of multithreaded synchronization primitives.
• Professional game design or scripting experience.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as C#, Python, or Lua.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented people in the gaming industry.
• Access to a state-of-the-art game development studio.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, dignity, and respect in the workplace.