Senior Tools Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Tools Engineer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing narrative and cinematic authoring tools for a new AAA IP with an accent on branching dialogue systems and narrative logic workflows. Focus on building intuitive, visual editing interfaces and optimizing pipelines to empower creative teams in crafting highly interactive storytelling experiences.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on creating iconic, high-quality interactive entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Design and maintain tools for cinematic design, branching dialogue, and narrative logic.
• Partner with narrative designers and gameplay engineers to enhance storytelling capabilities.
• Develop robust conversation editors and cinematic authoring environments.
• Build intuitive, non-destructive visual editing tools for VO management and localization.
• Improve narrative workflows and iteration speed for the production team.
• Maintain proprietary UI frameworks and integrate third-party solutions.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional programming experience in game development or tooling.
• Solid knowledge of C++ and development best practices.
• Experience building tools for narrative-driven games such as dialogue or cinematic editors.
• Strong understanding of branching story logic and cinematic pipelines in AAA productions.
• Practical experience with UI frameworks like Qt, ImGui, or WPF.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge engineering and creative disciplines.

Nice to have

• Experience with cinematic systems in titles like The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, or Mass Effect.
• Familiarity with VO pipelines, localization workflows, and runtime scene playback.
• Knowledge of narrative scripting languages or node-based visual scripting.
• Experience with tools like Articy:Draft, Twine, or Ink.
• Understanding of Unreal Engine or other AAA game engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Focus on mutual respect and mindfulness as core cultural values.
• Opportunity to work on a new AAA IP with sophisticated technology.
• Collaborative environment bridging technical and creative teams.