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Gameplay Programmer
Grinding Gear Games
Permanent On-site
Skills Required
C++
About the Role
Responsibilities:
- Provide software development services.
- Design gameplay elements of Path of Exile using modern C++.
- Plan, maintain, analyse and review implementations of programming code.
- Maintain consistent communication with directors and colleagues.
- Mentor other team members.
- Work to strict deadlines and schedules.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of modern C++.
- Excellent communication skills.
- At least 5 to 8 years of commercial game programming experience in a professional studio for Senior roles / 8+ years for Principal roles.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Software Engineering or Game Development.
- Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long).
Bonus Points:
- Experience with our game, Path of Exile.
What We Offer:
- On-site position in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Relocation assistance (for the right candidate, if needed).
- Full time position - 40 hours a week.
Company Overview:
Grinding Gear Games is the developer and publisher of Path of Exile, the award-winning online ARPG. Founded and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company was established in 2006 and released Path of Exile in 2013, winning GameSpot's PC Game of the Year Award that year. Since then, we have continued to evolve Path of Exile with over 45 expansions, eventually winning the 2020 BAFTA award for Best Evolving Game.
Path of Exile 2 is in full production and has been released in Early Access as of Q4 2024 - we're looking for world-class artists, animators and programmers to help us continue to develop it. Come be part of our story and join us at Grinding Gear Games