Gameplay/UI Programmer

We seek experienced C++ Gameplay/UI Programmers to join our incredibly talented team.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
Relocation assistance (for the right candidate, if needed)
Full time position - 40 hours a week

Responsibilities:

• Provide software development services
• Design gameplay/UI elements of Path of Exile using modern C++
• Plan, maintain, analyse and review implementations of programming code
• Maintain consistent communication with directors and colleagues
• Work to strict deadlines and schedules

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of modern C++
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 6-months of commercial game programming experience in a professional studio
• Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long)

Pluses:

• Experience with our game, Path of Exile

Benefits:

• Relocation Assistance
• Permanent position

Skills:

• Game Design
• Programming
• UI Design

Industry:

• Games

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!