Aardvark Swift is currently supporting CI Games, the makers of fantastic Sniper Ghost Warrior and Lords of the Fallen titles in their search for a Lead Gameplay Programmer. The fan-celebrated Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 13 million copies worldwide, while the action RPG, Lords of the Fallen, recently surpassed the 3 million mark. The studio has a fantastic work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and full remote working opportunities as well as some fantastic offices for those interested in relocation.
In this role, you will...
Be the technical lead in architecting and implementing gameplay systems for Sniper-based gameplay (E.g., Player Locomotion, Mission System, Weapons, and Inventory systems)
Work closely with designers and programmers to prototype and build network replicating, robust systems
Ensure that strong architectural decisions are made by team members and drive and share best practice across the gameplay engineering team and other engineering teams
Help solve complex gameplay engineering problems with elegant and creative solutions
Fix bugs and issues found by testing the gameplay
Prototype and iterate on features and be responsive to constructive feedback
Setup good testing frameworks within Unreal Engine to ensure realistic memory and CPU targets are met
Report to the Technical Director, ensure milestones are carefully produced and adhered to, communicating complications and requests for extensions as early as possible
Guide and mentor team members to ensure the Gameplay team is always growing its overall skillsets
For this role, you'll need...
4 years of experience as senior or lead gameplay programmer
Experience spent developing FPS Shooter / Tactical FPS games
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
A background building gameplay systems for several Unreal Engine 4 PC/Console/Mobile games
Deep familiarity, experience and knowledge using Unreal Engine Blueprints and C++ across the entire pipeline of 3D game development
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines
To have an open, creative mind and passion for learning and mentoring other team members
To be comfortable working in a high-growth environment
Fluency in English
Preferred if located in Europe (Must be able to work at the company’s core hours)
Just some of the benefits of working with CI Games include...
Working on engaging projects with an excellent team and international environment
Participation in a profit share program
Social benefits (Medical insurance, Sport card, 100% payable sick leave)
Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00-16:00 CET)
Remote work or from Warsaw studio
If you are interested in applying for this role, get in touch!
